Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Olive oil
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion
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1/2 cup Bunch Green Onions
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1 Clove Garlic
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1(12 ounce)) dry black beans
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2 smoked ham hocks
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8 ounces diced ham
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1/2 bacon
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2 bay leaves
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1/8 teaspoon Ground coriander
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to taste Salt
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to taste Brazilian pepper
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1/2 cup Fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup Fresh parsley
Directions
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1
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In a big pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil. Add the chopped garlic, green onions, and 3/4 cup of onion; simmer and stir for 4 minutes, or until the onion softens. After the beans have soaked, add enough water to cover them by three inches. After bringing to a boil, lower heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for two hours, or until vegetables are soft. |
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While the beans are boiling, put the chopped 1/4 cup onion and the ham hocks in a separate pot. Once the meat easily peels away from the bone, cover with water and simmer for approximately one hour. After draining, add to the beans. |
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3
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Meanwhile, heat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius, or 375 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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4
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Put the leftover onion, bacon, and ham in a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, or until mixture is crispy. |
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5
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Add the drained bacon and ham mixture to the beans. Add pepper, salt, coriander, and bay leaves for seasoning. Cook, covered, for an additional half-hour. |
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6
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Just before serving, add the parsley and cilantro, chopped. |
