ABUELA'S FRIJOLES NEGROS - GRANDMA'S CUBAN BLACK BEANS

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Abuela's Frijoles Negros - Grandma's Cuban Black Beans image

Authentic Cuban-style black beans take a great deal of time but are well worth the wait. It is said that adding a teaspoon of baking soda in the last hour of cooking lessens the gastric after-effects of eating beans.

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Black Beans

Time P1DT3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb black beans
2 large green peppers (cut into several large slices)
10 cups water
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion (diced)
1/4 teaspoon oregano
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dry wine

Steps:

  • Wash beans and let them soak in water and half of the green pepper over night at room temperature.
  • Once beans have swollen, simmer on stove until they become soft (about 45 minutes).
  • Heat olive oil in pan and sauté onion, garlic, and the rest of the green pepper.
  • Add 1 cup of the coked beans to pan and mash well.
  • Return entire mixture to pot with beans.
  • Add salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf, and sugar.
  • Cover and return to boil.
  • Simmer for 1 hour longer.
  • Add vinegar and dry wine, cover and simmer for one hour longer.
  • If beans are still too wet after this time, cook uncovered until they thicken.
  • Remove bay leaf and top with olive oil prior to serving.

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