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How To Make Cuban Black Beans with Ham Recipe [Episode 270]

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Cuban Black Beans with Ham

Cultural Context

Cuban black beans, a staple of Cuban cuisine, are often served alongside rice and are a symbol of comfort and home cooking. Traditionally prepared with a variety of meats, they embody the resourcefulness of Cuban cooks who make the most of available ingredients. Today, this dish is enjoyed not only in Cuba but also in various Latin American communities worldwide, often adapted with different spices and meats to suit local tastes.

CubanCUmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound black beans
6 cups water
4 ham hocks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion
1 red bell pepper
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white dry wine
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Canned beans save time and cost.

1

Soak 1 pound of black beans overnight in a cup of water.

2

In the morning, remove the ham hocks from the broth, reserving the broth.

3

Rinse the soaked beans, removing any undesirable beans.

4

In a slow cooker, cook the beans with 6 cups of ham hock broth for about 1.5 hours.

5

After 1.5 hours, check if the beans are tender; if not, cook longer.

6

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté 1 diced large onion until translucent, about 6 minutes.

7

Add 1 diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 additional minutes.

8

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

9

Pour in 1/4 cup of white dry wine (or substitute with broth or apple juice).

10

Add 1 tablespoon of dry oregano, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar, and 1 bay leaf.

11

Add the reserved ham meat from the hocks, adjusting the amount to taste.

12

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, mixing well.

13

Cover and cook for about 1 additional hour on medium-high.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

slow cookerlarge potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Frijoles Negros con Jamón

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