Busters Recipes

Black Bean Soup

3/4 lb. of black beans
1 1/2 quarts of cold water
2 oz. of salt pork (optional)
3/4 lb. hamhock or bone of a smoked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
2 green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup of bacon drippings or olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of oregano
1/4 cup of vinegar

Wash the black beans and soak overnight. Add salt pork, ham hock and simmer over low heat. Saute the onions, garlic, and green pepper in bacon drippings until tender and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, salt and oregano. Simmer until beans are tender and thick, approximately 3 hours. Add the vinegar just before serving. Serve over rice with finely chopped onion on top.