Spanish Chicken and Chickpea Stew with Saffron

Name: Spanish Pork and White Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder; 2 cups cooked white beans; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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1
Pat the chicken dry and season it with ½ teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
3 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5 minMedium-high heat
3
Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
5 minMedium heat
4
Add the saffron, tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and remaining salt. Stir, then return the chicken and any juices to the pot.
3 minMedium heat
5
Bring the stew to a simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part and the sauce has thickened, about 25 minutes.
25 minGentle simmer
6
Remove the lid and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes if needed to thicken the sauce further. Serve hot.
5 minGentle simmer

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Spanish Pork and White Bean Stew

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Method

1
Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch pieces. Dice the onion.
10 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the pork with half the salt and pepper, then sear in a single layer until browned on several sides, working in batches if needed.
10 minMedium-high heat
3
Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
6 minMedium heat
4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth, scraping up browned bits. Return the pork to the pot and bring to a simmer.
5 minMedium-high heat, then simmer
5
Cover partially and simmer until the pork is fork-tender and reaches at least 145°F, about 45 minutes.
45 minLow simmer
6
Stir in the white beans and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered until the beans are hot and the stew thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
10 minGentle simmer
7
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.
1 min