Rich Black Beans Recipe

1 c. black beans
1 piece smoked bacon
1 tbsp. onion, fine dice
1/2 tbsp. celery, fine dice
1/2 tbsp. carrot, fine dice
1/2 each serrano chile, deseeded and
chopped fine
1/2 clove garlic, minced fine
1/2 each orange, zest of
2 c. chicken stock
1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

How to make Rich Black Beans
Sort through beans; remove any stones or other small debris. Rinse well under cold water. Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain water from beans. Saute the bacon in a sauce pot until crisp. Add the onion, celery, carrot, serrano chile and garlic. Cook vegetables until soft. Add the orange zest and chicken stock. Reduce heat and let beans simmer for about an hour or until beans are soft and the remaining liquid is slightly thickened. Stir in the cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Delicious Green Beans Recipe

1 lb. of young, sm. greenbeans
4 qts. of boiling water
2 tbsp. salt or other seasonings
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 lg. clove garlic crushed
salt and pepper to taste

How to make Delicious Green Beans
String the beans, wash well and boil rapidly in salted water, uncovered, until barely tender and still firm (taste them to make sure). Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry. Melt butter and add garlic and cook gently until softened. DO NOT BROWN! Pour over beans and taste for seasoning. May be made ahead. To reheat put in microwave for 2 minutes on high heat or heat in saucepan over low heat.

Black Beans w/ Ham Hocks Recipe

1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. cumin or to taste
1 tsp. pepper (black)
Salt to taste
2 ham hocks
1 bay leaf
Hot sauce to taste
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. black beans

How to make Black Beans w/ Ham Hocks
Let beans soak overnight. Chop pepper (bell), onion, garlic, fry lightly with ham hocks, bay leaf and butter until it looks yummy. Drain bacon and wash. Combine pan mixture with beans in same juice. Add hot sauce to taste. Cook on low 4-5 hours or until mushy. Serve over rice with green onions.

Bean Bacon Broils Recipe

White bread
Pork & beans
Diced onion
Cheese slices
Bacon

How to make Bean Bacon Broils
Toast desired number of slices of bread in broiler (one side only). Turn over and spoon on 2 or 3 tablespoons of pork and beans. Top with onion, cheese slices and criss-cross with 2 half slices of bacon. Return to broil until bacon is crisp.

Old Style Pork n Beans Recipe

8 lb. navy beans
3 lb. hot dogs, cut up
1/2 c. salt
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. King syrup
4 qt. tomato juice
2 qt. water
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mustard

How to make Old Style Pork n Beans
Soak beans overnight. Cook until nearly done. Boil tomatoes and seasoning. Also add a little cornstarch to thicken. Put hot dogs and beans in a jar and fill with tomato mixture. Seal and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Delicious Cuban Black Beans Recipe

1/2 lb. black beans (turtle beans)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar
1/8 tsp. oregano
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Dash of pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1 bay leaf

How to make Delicious Cuban Black Beans
Wash beans. Soak 3 hours in 2 quarts of water. Boil in same water and keep on low heat (simmer) 1 hour. Heat oil and fry slightly: garlic, green pepper and onion. Add oregano, bay leaf, salt, sugar and pepper. Cook 10 minutes. Add to beans when they are well cooked. Add vinegar. Serve with cooked rice.

Chuck Wagon Beans

2 or 3 lb. hamburger (or 1 qt. canned
hamburg)
3 c. finely chopped onions, less if
desired
1 c. chopped celery
2 beef bouillon cubes
2/3 c. boiling water
1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. catsup or chili sauce
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/2 tsp. salt, if necessary
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 (29 oz.) cans pork and beans or 2
qt. canned navy beans

Fry hamburg, onion, and celery until meat is brown and onions and celery are tender. Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Combine all ingredients. Put in a casserole. Cover. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees, or less if done. May be uncovered the last 1/2 hour. If it gets too dry, add more water.