Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans 4 cups of water 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1/4 pound salt pork, chopped 1 pound smoked ham hocks, cut in 1 inch pieces 2 teaspoons paprika 3 teaspoons ground cumin 2 bay leaves 4 cups chicken stock ? teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vinegar salt and pepper to taste Directions:1. Place black beans and water in large stock pot. Cover and boil two minutes. Turn off heat and let stand covered for 1 hour. 2. Remove the lid and add the rest of the ingredients, except the vinegar, salt and pepper. There should be enough water to just cover the beans, so if necessary add a bit or water. Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Take out the hocks and remove the bones. Return the meat to the pot. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer long enough to heat the vinegar. |