Cuban-Style Black Beans
Black beans infused with smoky cumin, oregano, onion, and just a hint of cilantro!
Prep Time3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings: 6 -8
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1/4 t baking soda
- 2 t olive oil
- 1 t ground cumin
- 1 t dried oregano
- 1 t granulated sugar
- 1 t white vinegar
- 10-15 3- inch cilantro stems without the leaves, tied in a bundle
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 t salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion small diced
- 2 t salt or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Soak the beans with the baking soda and 10 cups water for 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
Add the beans to a large pot and add 10 cups fresh water, along with the olive oil, cumin, oregano, sugar, vinegar, cilantro stems, bay leaves, and onion. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook on a low simmer until the beans are soft, about 2 hours. Add 2 teaspoons of salt (or,to taste) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Enjoy!