Puerto Rican Rice and Beans - Frijoles Negras con Arroz

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   Night before: Place black beans in a big pot or bowl, cover with water

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   and allow to soak over night.

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   After trimming pork of rind and fat, cut into bite size chunks.

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   Do not

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   discard bone.

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   Put the oil into a large pot or Dutch Oven.

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   Put pot on burner over medium heat.

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   Add pork, bone, garlic and onion.

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   Cook until meat is brown and aromatic.

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    Drain beans and add to pot.

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    Add enough chicken stock to fill pot, which should be about an inch over the beans.

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    Turn heat to low, and simmer for approx.

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    4 hours, until beans are tender and liquid is thickened.

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    Prepare rice.

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    Put the rice and the garlic in the Rice Bowl portion of the rice steamer.

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    Add 2 cups (475 ml) of water to the rice bowl, and 4 cups (950 ml) of water to the reservoir.

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    Steam until done.

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    Serve in pasta bowls, beans over rice, with grated Cheddar on top if desired.

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    Delicioso, si?

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.