4 food beans hocks Recipes

black beans , picked over, rinsed and drained, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, diced, carrot, diced, head garlic , halved crosswise, bay leaves, dried oregano, smoked ham hocks , about 1 1/2 lb (substitute ham or bacon), water, kosher salt, dry sherry or dark rum, freshly ground pepper, balsamic vinegar, garnishes: sour cream or creme fraiche, minced scallion or chives, crumbled cheese such as feta, queso fresco, or grated cheddar, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, or minced jalapeno.

navy beans , picked over, rinsed and drained, parsley, fresh thyme or rosemary, bay leaf, smoked ham hocks , about 1 1/2 lb, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped, cold water, carrot, coarsely chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter for garnish, copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved.

black beans , picked over, rinsed and drained, unsalted butter or oil, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, minced garlic, minced fresh thyme, smoked ham hocks , about 1-1/2 lb, water or homemade chicken stock, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, dry sherry, garnishes: sour cream or creme fraiche, finely chopped hard cooked egg, or 1 minced scallion