Ingredients
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1 -2 lb ham hocks or 1 -2 lb ham bone
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2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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2 large potatoes, cubed
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3 large carrots, diced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 lb linguica sausage, cubed
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1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 medium head of cabbage, cubed
Instructions
- Boil ham hocks or ham bone in 2 quarts of water until tender (save stock). Cut meat from the bones.
- Bring ham stock to a boil and add the cut meat and all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage.
- Simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring frequently.
- If too thick, add a little water.
- Add the cabbage, cook another hour until tender.
- Add more salt and pepper if needed.