Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless pork loin cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 pound navy beans dried
  • 1/2 cup ham diced
  • 5 strips bacon diced
  • 1 onion large, diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup dijon style mustard
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil leaves divided
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped, divided
  • 12 cups chicken stock
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Place beans in large saucepan, add water to cover and let sit overnight. Drain beans and set aside.
  • Saute ham and bacon in an 8-quart stockpot until fat begins to render. Add pork cubes, cook and stir until browned. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook and stir 5-10 minutes. Add mustard, bay leaf, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme and 1 1/2 teaspoons chives. Add drained beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/2-2 hours, until beans are tender. Add remaining basil, thyme, chives, salt and pepper.