Cuban Black Beans(In A Crock-Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) bag dried black beans
salt pork, ham bone or knuckle
2 or 3 medium bay leaves
2 bell peppers, cut in strips
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. sliced olives (optional)
1 chorizo (Spanish sausage, optional)

Preparation

Place washed dried beans in crock-pot (do not soak beans). Pour boiling water over beans to cover with 2 inches.
Add salt pork or ham bone and bay leaves; cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, until tender, checking that beans remain covered.
Add water as needed.
Add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 hour additional.
Serve over white rice or in a side bowl.
Serves 8.