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super good black beans & rice

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe is an ancient one, found in the bottom of my recipe file. I've dusted it off and plan to make it in a few days. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! Photo: TeresaS

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For super good black beans & rice

  • 1 lb
    dry black beans
  • 1/2 to 1 lb
    salt pork, or ham, diced
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 md
    celery stalk, diced
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    uncooked rice
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make super good black beans & rice

  • 1
    About 4 hours before serving, rinse beans in running cold water and discard any stones or shriveled beans. In an 8-qt. Dutch oven over high heat, bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  • 2
    After 1 hour, drain and rinse beans; set aside. In the same Dutch oven over medium heat, cook salt pork or ham until lightly browned. Add onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Return beans to Dutch oven; add salt, red pepper, and 5-1/2 cups water. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • 4
    Prepare rice as directed on package. To serve, spoon bean mixture into a deep dish. Arrange cooked rice around beans. Garnish with chopped parsley. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.
  • 5
    NOTE: Beans may be soaked in 8 cups water overnight if you don't have time to parboil. After they have soaked overnight, proceed to direction #2.
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