Black Beans Ii Recipe

1. 1

   Soak the beans overnight in cool water.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Place the beans in a large, heavy pot, cover with water and simmer for four hrs, adding some stock to cover the beans as the liquid is reduced.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

5. 5

   Saute/fry the onion till golden brown, then add in the remaining ingredients except the ham, salt and garnishes.

6. 6

   Simmer for three min, stirring.

7. 7

   Stir the ham and the contents of the skillet into the beans.

8. 8

   Simmer, covered, for two hrs, stirring and adding more stock to cover the beans as necessary.

9. 9

   Season with salt and serve with lowfat sour cream and sprigs of cilantro.

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