These beans have been a family favorite for many years now. The subtle sweetness is enhanced by the other seasonings and the beans cook up thick, rich and delicious. Simmer them on the stove, in a crockpot or better yet in an Olla (a clay pot for cooking beans)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours, 00 minute
Ingredients:
- 1 lb uncooked black beans
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock (low salt)
- 2 yellow onions, peeled and diced
- 6, 1-oz piloncillo cones (Or 4 oz of brown sugar mixed with 2 oz molasses)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 small serrano or jalapeno chile seeded and diced
Preparation:
Rinse beans and discard any debris. Place beans in the bottom of the pot and cover with the stock. Bring beans to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer on the lowest heat possible for about 3 hours. Add additional water if stock simmers away too much. Add in additional ingredients and simmer for another hour, or until beans are soft and the liquid has simmered away. If there is still too much liquid, turn beans up to a slow boil until most of the liquid has evaporated.
