
This hearty beans and rice recipe simmers smoked turkey wings with sofrito, garlic, onion, and jalapeño for deep, savory flavor. Served over fluffy white rice, it is a comforting one-pot meal that is perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
Place the dried beans in a large bowl, cover with plenty of cold water, and soak overnight or up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.

Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the jalapeño and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly blistered, then stir in the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, then add the smoked turkey wings, sofrito, sazon, onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and salt.


Pour in the stock and bring everything to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for about 45 minutes to start tenderizing the turkey wings.

Add the soaked beans and stir well. Continue simmering for about 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the turkey meat is falling off the bone.

Remove the turkey wings from the pot, pull the meat from the bones, and return the meat to the beans. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.


Serve the beans and smoked turkey over cooked white rice. Top with sliced green onion and chopped parsley, if desired.
If you do not want to soak the beans overnight, use a quick-soak method by boiling them for 2 minutes, then letting them sit for 1 hour before draining. Keep the heat low once the beans are added so they soften evenly without splitting. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and taste even better the next day.