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By Kaylyn Elcock

Smoky Stewed Black Beans

Name: Smoky Stewed Black Beans
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 12 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight; 1 large smoked ham hock (about 12 oz); 1 small onion, cut into thick wedges; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 cups water; One large orange, cut into wedges

7 steps

Prep:12minCook:8h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:06:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories259.8 kcal (13%)

Total Fat2.9 g (4%)

Carbs39 g (15%)

Sugars3.1 g (3%)

Protein20.4 g (41%)

Sodium964.8 mg (48%)

Fiber9.4 g (34%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

1 pounddried black beans

small, cut into thick wedges

1 teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground pepper

4 cupswater

1orange

large, cut into wedges

Instructions

Step 1

1. Drain beans and transfer into a four to 7 quart slow cooker

Step 2

2. Add ham Hock, onion, garlic, Bay leaves, salt, cumin and pepper

Step 3

3. Add water and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours

Step 4

4. Discard the Bay leaves and transfer the ham Hock to a bowl

Step 5

5. If you would prefer a thicker consistency, discard a ladle full or 2 of the cooking liquid. Use a potato masher to crush some of the beans against the side of the pot or an immersion blender

Step 6

6. Shred the meat from the ham Hock and return the shredded meat to the beans

Step 7

7. Serve with orange wedges