Main Dishes, Soups
A
2 ham hocks
water to cover
B
10-12oz linguica, 1/4-inch slices
2 carrots, 1/4-inch slices
2 potatoes, 1/2-inch cubes
1 can tomato sauce
1 can ready-cut tomatoes
C
1-2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (dark red are best)
1/4 head cabbage, very thinly sliced and cross-cut 2-3 times.
Note: onions?
Bring A to boil and simmer 1-2 hours until tender, OR cook on low overnight in crockpot.
Remove hocks and break apart. Return meat to pot and toss skin, bones, fat, etc.
Add B and simmer 1-2 hours OR 6 hours on low in crockpot.
Add C and simmer 30 minutes or 2 hours on low in crockpot.
Season with salt & pepper and serve with soup bread or with rice ball.