Smoked Red Beans

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Smoked Red Beans (see dry smoked red beans)

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 3-5

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

2 cans of black beans (24oz), drained

2 cans of water (24 oz)

1/4 Maggi chicken buoillon

A pinch of freshly ground pepper

1 tablespoon of tomato paste

1 teaspoon of white vinegar

2 tablespoon of olive oil

1 small smoked pork chops, cut into small cubes or 1 smoked pork hock

1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)

½ onion

2 large garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon of oregano

2-3 sprigs of cilantro

2 twigs of thyme or 1 teaspoon

INSTRUCTIONS

TIP: Mash 1 can of beans for extra texture

TIP: You can chop the herbs, instead of blending them

TIP: Drain the water to reduce the sodium

Blend or chop the last 6 ingredients

In a pot, heat oil and saute chopped or herbal blend, black pepper and tomato paste for 1-2 minutes. Then add the beans and saute 1-2 minutes

Add water, vinegar, chicken bullion and pork chops or hock

Cook for 20-25 minutes

Serve with white rice

Enjoy!