Pork ham stewed with beans

Ingredients:

• 1 (2 kg) pork leg with bone
• 450 g dried lima beans or white beans
• 1 can (800 g) of canned whole fried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. ground red pepper
• 2 tsp dried pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bunch of green onions, cut into rings
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced

Preparation:

1. In a 5-6-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, ground red pepper flakes, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork ham, beans, bay leaf, and thyme. Pour in 4 cups of water, cover, and simmer over low heat for 8 hours.
2. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and mash with a spoon. Add them to the pork ham, then the green onions. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes.
3. Remove the pork butt from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool and slice thinly. Divide the meat and beans among servings.
   
   It is recommended to serve the dish with a spicy Tunisian sauce:
   Harissa Sauce Recipe