Garay's Santa Maria Beans

Garay's Santa Maria Beans

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Garay'S Santa Maria Beans is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 lb. dried poquito beans (santa maria small reds), 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced, 3 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped, 1 or 2 (depending on taste) canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce and 1 large ham hock, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Simple to make and full of bold, satisfying flavors.

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πŸ”— Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

Pick over and wash beans, draining well.

Place in 6 to 8-quart kettle.

Cover with water.

Bury ham hock in beans.

Add sliced onion, minced garlic, cilantro and 2 teaspoons salt.

Cut top off tea bag and add tea leaves to mixture.

Add Chipotle chile(s), one for medium heat and two for hotter.

Bring beans to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat.

Add boiling water as needed to keep beans just slightly covered with water.

Simmer for at least two hours.

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