Caribbean Pink Beans and Squash

Name: Caribbean Pink Beans and Squash
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 cups dried red or pink beans; 4 cups chicken stock (page 91) or water; 2 tablespoons barley; 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained; 1 bay leaf; 6 cloves garlic; 10 allspice berries, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 Scotch bonnet chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes; 1/2 pound spicy sausage, cut into rounds; Salt; 1 lean bacon slice; 2 green onions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped, for garnish

December 9, 2011

Although this dish has its origins in the Caribbean, it can be found in Florida and any other area in which there are Jamaican or Caribbean immigrants. It makes a hearty side and a good accompaniment to roasted pork loin.

Cooks' Note

Suggested Beverage: A good Jamaican beer such as Red Stripe.

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