Beans with Pork Rind

Method

1. Soak the cannellini beans overnight. Drain and boil in fresh water for one hour.
2. Get pork rind from the butcher, remove excess fat, and boil for one hour.
3. Prepare a coarse soffritto: finely chop celery, carrot, and onion. Do not chop too finely; it should be rustic.
4. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pot.
5. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until golden. Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add them to the pot.
6. Add basil leaves, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like.
7. When the pork rind is tender, place it on a cutting board and cut into small pieces.
8. Add the pork rind pieces to the tomato sauce, along with a little bean cooking water. Cook for 30 minutes.
9. Add the cooked cannellini beans and stir to combine.
10. Serve with a crusty ciabatta bread cut in half. Enjoy.