1TbspCaribbean Jerk seasoning (or less if you don't want any kick at all)
1lb.dry black beans
2cupschicken or vegetable stock
4sprigsfresh cilantro
1Tbspwhite vinegar
1Tbspbrown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Brown or white rice, as side dish
Fresh veggies, as side dish
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and saute the chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic with the Jerk seasoning for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the dry beans, chicken stock plus 6 cups hot water.
Bring to bubbling, then float in the cilantro sprigs and pour in the vinegar and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Cook another 15 minutes, if the beans aren't soft yet. Once beans are softened, remove the cilantro sprigs and spoon over rice.