Fabada Asturiana

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1. 1Step 1: Leave the beans to soak in water overnight.
2. 2Step 2: Drain the beans from the water they were soaked in and put in a large pot/Dutch oven. Add the ham hock, chorizo and bacon and pour over the water. Add bay leaf, if using (which is worth doing).
3. 3Step 3: Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and remove any foam from the top. Leave to simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure it isn't sticking to the bottom. Check to make sure the beans are tender before you stop cooking.
4. 4Step 4: After cooking, remove from heat and take out the pieces of meat. Remove any bones, skin and fat and dice the bacon and ham. Slice the chorizo.
5. 5Step 5: Skim any excess fat from the pot with the beans and add back the chopped meat. Mix the meat through the beans and serve.