Serbian Pork And Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried white bean, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 lbs smoked pork hocks, cut into pieces
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

Put the beans in a heavy casserole and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour Add the smoked pork and cook slowly, covered, for 1 hour. Meanwhile, saute' the onions and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add the mixture to the beans and pork; continue to cook until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with hot red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste. The final dish should have a very thick sauce.