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Smoked Pork Hock or Shank (you can usually get these at the grocery store) 1 1/2 2 lb
2 bags (16 oz ea) northern or navy beans
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Now, some people will use a portable blender or will scoop this into a processer to the soup. You can do that if you want (in fact some recipes for Cuban bean soup do just that and it can be delicious if you use garbanzos).
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Linda thanks. I always look forward to cool, damp weather and a weekend home with my wife to make this dish
Romantic try it you'll enjoy it. It's easy and flavorful
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