Basic Black Beans
Spicy and satisfying… a perfect side dish to your next southwestern meal. Note that prep time does not include soak time.
INGREDIENTS:
14 oz Dried black beans
2 quarts Water
1/8 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Ground oregano
2 tsp Ground cumin
1 each Green pepper, quartered
1/2 medium Onion, finely chopped
3 tbs Minced garlic
1/4 cup Olive oil
3 tbs Cider vinegar
1/4 cup Sherry wine
1 dash Salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Rinse beans and discard any stones. In a large pot, soak beans overnight in water with baking soda, oregano, cumin and green pepper.
2. The next day, add onion, garlic, olive oil, cider vinegar, sherry and salt to the water.
3. Cook on medium-low heat for about 3 hours or until the beans are very tender and liquid is reduced.
Prep: 5 minutes
cook: 180 minutes
Serves: 8