Black Beans-Cuban Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried black beans
1 whole bay leaf
1 green pepper, cut in quarters
1 large onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
ham hock (optional)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak black beans overnight in cold water.
In morning, rinse beans and cover with fresh water in crock-pot.
Add all ingredients except salt, pepper and vinegar.
Cook until tender, then season with salt and pepper.
Add vinegar and cook for 1/2 hour more.
Serve over white rice.