Asturian Pork & Butterbean Stew

It can be cold in northern Spain and they are famous in Asturias and Cantabria for their dried beans, which lend themselves to winter dishes. This is my favourite version of pork with beans. It uses large dried butter beans, known as judiones or simply faves, and seven different types of pork. I might occasionally include a pinch of saffron threads, added when all is gently boiling, but it would not be an authentic thing to do. It’s a good idea to make this dish the day before