Brazilian Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. black beans
1 lb. smoked beef sausage
1/2 lb. smoked pork shoulder or Canadian bacon
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
salt to taste

Preparation

Wash beans and pick over.
Cover with water; soak overnight. Slice meats; add to beans with rest of ingredients.
Add more water if not completely covered.
Bring to boil.
Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, or until beans are te nder.
Remove 1 cup of the beans and puree in blender or food processor.
Return to pot.
Add water if beans are too thick or dry.
Bring to simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
Serve with rice; garnish with orange slices.