Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry black beans
10 c. water
2/3 c. olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 large green pepper
4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. dry white wine
1 large onion
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. oregano

Preparation

Wash beans and soak in water overnight (at least 12 hours). Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour in deep pot.
Chop onion, garlic and green pepper.
Saute all 3 in frying pan with olive oil until tender, then add to beans.
Add salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaf and sugar.
Cook over low heat for an additional 1 hour.
Add vinegar and white wine.
Simmer for 1 hour or until tender and desired thickness.
Serve over white rice and sprinkle with chopped onions.