Frijoles Rojo Recipe
Red beans cooked with ham hock, applewood bacon and Spanish cured sausage
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Ingredients
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Beans
Meats
Vegetables
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soaking the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water. Soak them in a large bowl with enough water to cover them by several inches for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 2
Chopping Vegetables
While the beans are soaking, chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomato into small pieces, and mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Preparing Meats
Chop the applewood bacon and Spanish cured sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Cooking the Beans
Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water and the ham hock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 5
Adding Vegetables and Spices
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, and add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- 6
Simmering
Cover the pot and let the beans simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the beans are tender.
- 7
Adding Meats
After 1 hour, add the chopped applewood bacon and Spanish cured sausage to the pot. Continue simmering for another 30-40 minutes until the meats are cooked through and flavors are well combined.
- 8
Final Seasoning
Taste the frijoles and adjust the seasoning with more salt if necessary. Remove the ham hock and bay leaves before serving.
