Black Beans

Black Beans
Yield
4servings
Yield
4servings
Black Beans
Yield
4servings
Yield
4servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2pound dried black beans
  • 1teaspoon coarse saltmore as needed
  • 4cloves garlicpeeled and smashed
  • 1/2 onionspeeled and cut in half
  • 1/2 juicing orangerinsed and cut in half
Yield:
Instructions
  1. Place beans in a large pot, add water and salt until beans are submerged by 3 to 4 inches.
  2. Add the garlic and onion, squeeze in orange juice, then add the squeezed orange halves.
  3. Cover and place over high heat until water comes to a boil, then uncover pot and reduce heat to a bare simmer.
  4. Cook until beans are completely tender and creamy, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, and adding water if tops of beans become exposed.
  5. Remove orange and onion halves.
  6. Increase heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until reduced to a thick, creamy sauce that clings to the beans, about 10 minutes.
  7. Season to taste with salt.
  8. Serve over rice or as a side with fresh cilantro and a dash or two of hot sauce.