Yield: 12 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 pounds | Black beans -- * see note |
12 cups | Water |
2 \N | Garlic cloves -- chopped |
1 \N | Onion -- chopped |
1½ teaspoon | Cumin seed |
1 teaspoon | Salt |
¼ teaspoon | Black pepper |
1½ pounds | Ham hocks -- ** see note |
This dish takes about 10 hours to prepare, so plan ahead.
* Dried pinto beans can be used, but the recipe will lose its authenticity. ** Use about 1-2 pounds of meaty ham hocks.
Pick over beans, wash thoroughly and drain. Place in very large casserole. Cover with the water; add garlic, cumin, onion, salt, pepper and ham hocks. Cover tightly and bake at 275 degrees for about 10 hours, or until beans are tender. Check and stir a few times, keeping beans from drying out. Skim off fat before serving. Season to taste.
Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill