Frijoles Negros (black beans) are an integral part of Mexican Cuisine, accompanying a wide variety of main dishes. The secret to great beans lies in adding Epazote. Epazote is also known as Mexican tea and wormseed, and many say that it’s an acquired taste. It’s a pungent, wild herb that has a strong, acidic, almost [...]
Ingredients:
1 Kg Dried Pinto Beans
250 g Pork Belly, 2 Smoked Ham Hocks, or 2 Smoked Pork Chops
4 Cloves Garlic, Whole
1 Large Onion, Chopped
6 Serrano or Jalapeño Chile Peppers, finely sliced (”nacho” style)
3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
1 Tomatillo, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Chicken Broth Bouillon (like “Knorr Suiza”)
6 Slices Bacon
1/2 Cup Chorizo, casing removed and crumbled*
250 g Ham, diced
2 [...]
