Side Dish

Sam's Cuban Beans is for Side Dish.

Sam's Cuban Beans takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Sam's Cuban Beans takes 180 minutes to cook.

Sam's Cuban Beans makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Sam's Cuban Beans are:

454 gram(s) Beans, Dried, Black, Great Value (1/4c dry = 35g, 13 serv per 1 pound) (by MZTRACY)
2 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions, raw
2 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3- Sweet peppers (bell)
4 tbsp Olive Oil
4 tsp Cumin, dried, ground (by JANYTOO)
4 tsp Dried Oregano (by ARCTIC.ORCA)
16 oz with bone, cooked (yield af Turkey drumstick (leg), smoked
10 serving Garlic (1 clove) (by AIRAMEI)

Here is how you make Sam's Cuban Beans:

Step 1. Soak the BeansThere are two common ways to soak beans before cooking them. The most traditional method is to soak the beans overnight. Add the black beans to a large pot, and be sure they are covered by at least an inch of cold water. Soak overnight. Before cooking, drain the water from the beans and replace with fresh water.Then there's the quick-soak method. Add the dry beans to a large pot, add cold water until there's at least an inch of water above the beans. Cover the pot, then cook on high heat until the water comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute, then turn off the heat, and let stand (still covered) for one hour. But unlike overnight soaking, you won't discard the water in the pot to add new water before cooking.I always quick-soak black beans. The reasons why are given down at the bottom of this page. So if you quick-soak, get started on your sofrito as your beans take an hour to soak before cooking. It's also time to remove your ham hocks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature.Step 2. Make the SofritoSofrito is the sauce used as a base for Moros y Cristianos, as well as many other Cuban meals. You have an hour to wait for your beans to soak, so take that time to chop your cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic.Add the olive oil to a nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chopped ingredients, then the spices. Sautee until the bell peppers and onions in particular are softened (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to low, and allow the sofrito to simmer for a while, so the flavors can merge better (10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally). Although you may get the best results by saut?ing the onions and bell peppers first, then the garlic (20-60 seconds until slightly golden), then add the seasonings and chopped tomatoes. You should be left with about a quart of a thick, chunky sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.Step 3. Cook the BeansMake sure that there's still at least an inch of water above the black beans. Place the pot over high heat, then stir in the sofrito. Add the ham hocks, try to keep them as submerged as possible (although parts of the ham hocks will probably stick out of the water). Add the bay leaves. Allow the mixture to come to a boil for one minute, then reduce heat to low (or just between medium low and medium). Allow it to simmer covered for an hour, just barely bubbling.After an hour and a half, remove the ham hocks from the pot and set aside. Remove the bay leaves. As the beans are still simmering, return the lid to the pot. Remove the meaty part of the ham from the bones and pork fat. If you like, you can shred the pork with two forks, then return it to the pot. Cook for another 30-60 minutes, until the beans are tender, and the beans are in a thick "gravy" (it shouldn't be watery). Remove pot from heat.Serving Size: Makes ten (10) servicesNumber of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ORLANDOSNAPPER.

The nutritional information for Sam's Cuban Beans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.7

• Total Fat: 9.5 g
• Cholesterol: 28.6 mg
• Sodium: 337.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
• Protein: 19.3 g