Recipe Instructions:
Ingredients:
• 2 cups dried beans (such as pinto or kidney beans), soaked overnight
• 1/2 lb smoked pork (such as ham hock or bacon), diced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
o Drain soaked beans and rinse. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1.5 hours.
o In a separate skillet, heat lard or vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced smoked pork and cook until browned and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
o In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
o Add cooked beans (with some cooking liquid) to the skillet with onions and garlic. Mash beans with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Add more bean cooking liquid if needed to achieve desired consistency.
o Stir in crispy smoked pork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
o Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
o Serve Matevž hot as a comforting main dish.
