Garbanzo and pig’s Feet Stew

I absolutely love this comfort-food dish on a very cold day with a piece of crusty bread. The stew deepens with a day under it’s belt, so make it in advance if you have time. The dried garbanzos act like little sponges that soak up the rich, mealy broth during the cooking process. In general, I don’t like using canned beans; because they’re pre-cooked, they don’t absorb as much flavor.

This dish has many similarities to a Madrid-sly le pork stew called cocido, which utilizes