SUPER GOOD BLACK BEANS & RICE

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This recipe is an ancient one, found in the bottom of my recipe file. I've dusted it off and plan to make it in a few days. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! Photo: TeresaS

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dry black beans
1/2 to 1 lb salt pork, or ham, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 medium celery stalk, diced
1 3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 c uncooked rice
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. About 4 hours before serving, rinse beans in running cold water and discard any stones or shriveled beans. In an 8-qt. Dutch oven over high heat, bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • 2. After 1 hour, drain and rinse beans; set aside. In the same Dutch oven over medium heat, cook salt pork or ham until lightly browned. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Return beans to Dutch oven; add salt, red pepper, and 5-1/2 cups water. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 4. Prepare rice as directed on package. To serve, spoon bean mixture into a deep dish. Arrange cooked rice around beans. Garnish with chopped parsley. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.
  • 5. NOTE: Beans may be soaked in 8 cups water overnight if you don't have time to parboil. After they have soaked overnight, proceed to direction #2.

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