Sherried Black Beans with Saffron Rice
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1/2 cup finely diced salt pork
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped poblano chiles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons dry fino sherry
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups longgrain rice, rinsed
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron
- 4 2/3 cups boiling water
- Clean the beans, removing all stones or chaff.
- Rinse them well.
- In a pot large enough to hold the beans plus water to cover, let them soak, overnight.
- In a mediumsize saucepan, over medium heat, saute the salt pork just until it begins to brown.
- Add the onions and chiles and continue to cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and continue to cook, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drain the beans and add fresh water to cover them.
- Add the contents of the saucepan to the pot of beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add the salt and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
- Watch the beans carefully, and stir once or twice to be sure they do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove 1 cup of the beans, place them in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Stir them back into the pot along with the sherry.
- Add freshly ground black pepper, and serve with Saffron Rice.
- Heat the oil in a mediumsize saucepan, over a medium heat.
- Add the rice and onion and stir until the grains are coated with oil and the onion is turning translucent.
- Do not allow the rice to brown.
- Stir in the salt and saffron, and slowly pour in the water.
- Cover tightly, and cook over low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Before serving, stir well to make sure the saffron is well mixed throughout the rice.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
black beans, salt pork, onions, poblano chiles, garlic, salt, sherry, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, rice, onion, salt, powdered saffron, boiling water
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sherried-black-beans-with-saffron-rice-recipe.html (may not work)