Cuban Beans

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups dried red beans
• 2 ham hocks
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 white onions, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Directions

In a large pot add water, beans and ham hocks. Boil for 45 minutes until tender.

In a medium saucepan add oil, onions, garlic, peppers, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper and saute until translucent, do not brown.

When bean mixture has reduced by 1/2, add the onion saute mixture and the salt. Continue to reduce until water is level with bean mixture. Hold warm for service.