An alternative to bean and meat “chili” at this year’s Super Bowl party is the hearty stew from the Spanish region of Asturias known as Fabada. One of this northern region’s claims to gastronomic fame, Fabada is great for feeding a crowd and is really para chuparse los dedos—They’re “finger-sucking good”. Fabada is even sold in a can in supermarkets all across Spain, but you haven’t truly experienced this savory mountain stew until you’ve sample it in its purest form: Simmered long and slow with lots of love and plenty of pork.
Hey, don’t get me wrong, Chili is incredible, but Asturian Fabada is outstanding, and the perfect pairing with any number of hearty Spanish red wines from Monsant, Priorat, Rioja or Ribera del Duero.