Caparones With Chorizo And Vinegar Peppers

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	pound	dried red beans -- (lubes)
3	ounces	salt pork -- in 1 inch batons
4	ounces	chorizo -- sliced 1/2 inch pieces
4	tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
1	medium	spanish onion -- chopped 1/2 inch dice
4	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
15	medium	cayenne peppers
2	cups	red wine vinegar
2	tablespoons	salt
2	tablespoons	peppercorns
4	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced

Preparation:

Soak beans overnight and drain. In an 8-quart pot, place salt pork, chorizo, olive oil, onion and garlic over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft and golden and add beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Check for seasoning and allow to simmer. Chop peppers into 1/4-inch rounds and place in a jar. Pour vinegar, salt, peppercorns and remaining garlic into jar and allow to steep 1 hour. To serve, place a ladle of beans in a bowl and finish with 1 tablespoon of chili pickle. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A26)