Dot'S Black Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. black beans
1/2 gal. water
1 large onion, chopped
3 green peppers, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 ham bone
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt
1 oz. white bacon
1/2 c. vinegar

Preparation

Wash beans thoroughly and soak overnight in water.
Use this water for cooking.
Fry slightly onion, green peppers and garlic in olive oil.
Combine all ingredients, except the vinegar, which is added a few minutes before beans are ready to serve.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick.
Serve over white or yellow rice or in a soup bowl.
Chopped white onions may be added to top before serving.