FRIJOLES CUBANOS

Cook 2 hrs

Ingredients

1 pound dried black or red beans

1 ham hock

3 bay leaves

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp red wine vinegar

Steps

Wash the beans and place in a pot. Cover with water and store in the refrigerator overnight.

The next day, put the pot on the stove over medium heat. Add the ham hock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Continue boiling until beans are tender and water is reduced by half-about 2 hours.

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until soft - about 5-7 minutes. Add cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, sugar, and red wine vinegar.

Add this sofrito to the beans and let boil for 10 minutes more, until all flavors are mixed. Serve warm.