Cuban Beans

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups dried red beans
• 2 ham hocks
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 white onions, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

1. In a large pot add water, beans and ham hocks.
2. Boil for 45 minutes until tender.
3. In a medium saucepan add oil, onions, garlic, peppers, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper and saute until translucent, do not brown.
4. When bean mixture has reduced by 1/2, add the onion saute mixture and the salt.
5. Continue to reduce until water is level with bean mixture.
6. Hold warm for service.

water, red beans, ham hocks, oil, white onions, garlic, green bell peppers, ground cumin, paprika, oregano, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/cuban-beans-recipe.html (may not work)