Florida Beans And Rice

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From the best of the best from america cookbook by gwen mckee & barbara mosely, c. 2008.

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Steps

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Cover beans with water.

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Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Cover pan and let stand for 1 hour.

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Heat olive oil in skillet.

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Add onion , pepper , and garlic.

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Saute for about 5 minutes.

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Add to beans , add bay leaves , salt , pepper , han bone , and bacon.

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Bring to a boil and simmer , covered , for 2 hours , or until tender , adding more water if necessary.

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Remove bay leaves and add wine vinegar.

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Serve with yellow rice , and ganish with scallions.

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Variation: this dish can be improved through the use of any flavorful stock , rather than the water.

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Also , for added flavor , as dish simmers , consider adding 1 / 2 cup sliced , pimiento-stuffed olives , 1 teaspoon ground oregano , and / or 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cumin.

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In key west , most cooks use an inexpensive condiment called bijol , which gives rice a rich yellow color.

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Ingredients

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dried black beans, water, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic clove, bay leaves, salt, fresh ground black pepper, ham bone, bacon, wine vinegar, cooked yellow rice, scallion