Black Beans with Chicken or Pork Sausage
Serves: 10 and more
Time Preparing: 24 hours soaking and rinsing the beans
Time Cooking: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 30 hours or more
Ingredients
- 6 cups black beans
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 3 tablespoons ghee or fat of choice
- 2 pounds of chicken or pork sausage (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 large garlic cloves, minced
- 12-15 cups of filtered water (to be used in the cooking process)
- 18 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Preparing
First Step
Soaking the Beans
Pick over the beans for small rocks, debris or damaged grains
Place the beans into a large bowl
Rinse the beans abundantly
Cover the beans with cold water (at least twice more water than beans)
Add 6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Cover the bowl with a tea towel, reserve it at a fresh place
Soak the beans for 24 hours
For better digestibility
Rinse and refresh the water and the vinegar or lemon juice twice during the soaking period of 24 hours (repeat the first step twice into the 24 hours soaking process)
Second Step
(Once soaking process is complete)
How to Cook the Beans
Drain the soaked beans
Rinse abundantly
Transfer beans into a large pot
Add 10-12 cups filtered water (water to cover beans by 2-3 inches)
Bring to a boil in a medium heat
With a spoon remove completely the foam like substance that comes to the top of the pot
Add bay leaves (optional) partly cover pot with the lid
Reduce to low heat
While cooking Beans be always checking their water level because they absorb lots of water.Add more water as needed
Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
Add sausages (optional)
Simmer for 1-2 more hours, until beans are soft and creamy
Third Step
Seasoning the Beans
In a small skillet or pan heat ghee over medium heat, until hot
Add garlic, stir frequently, until it is golden browed, 5-7 minutes
Fourth Step
Stir garlic into the beans
Add sea salt, stir well
Continue simmering for about 10-15 minutes
Serve immediately
Leftovers can be into refrigerator for 5 days or frozen into portions up to 3 months