Black Beans with Ham Hock
2013-10-29 12:24:03
Serves 8
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
3 hr
Total Time
3 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ham hock (approx 1 lb)
- 1 med yellow onion, diced
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 lb black beans, picked through and soaked overnight then rinsed
- 4 cups chicken stock (or 6 cups for un-soaked beans)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pick through beans making sure that there are no rocks or other debris. Place the beans in a tall saucepot and cover them with water by two inches. Let soak overnight. (They will swell so allow room in the pot)
- In a heavy saucepan, sauté the ham hock, onions, garlic, and cumin in olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add cayenne if desired. Add black beans and stir.
- Add enough chicken stock to cover the beans by an inch. Simmer over med-low heat, adding additional chicken stock as necessary, until beans are tender, 2 – 3 hours. Be sure to occasionally stir the beans and make sure there are none sticking or burning on the bottom of your pan. (if using a pressure cooker, place the lid on now, bring to pressure level 2 and cook approx. 25 mins. follow the instructions for your specific pressure cooker for beans)
- Stir in or garnish with jalapenos before serving. (optional)
Notes
- Use a pressure cooker for faster preparation, 30 mins instead of 2-3 hours
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