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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 600 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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From Southern Living1984 Cookbook Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dried black beans |
3 medium green peppers, chopped |
2 large onions, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup olive oil |
5 cups water |
1 lb meaty ham hock |
3 bay leaves |
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
cooked rice (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight.
2. Saute green peppers, onion and garlic in olive oil in a skillet until tender. Drain beans; stir in vegetables and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove ham hock and bay leaves from beans; scrape meat from bone. Add meat and vinegar to beans; stir well. Serve over rice, if desired.
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