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Black beans (Brazilian style)

I lived in Boston in another life and had a friend (Brent) who worked at a Brazilian restaurant (very rare in the 1980's). Brent cooked up these beans on a regular basis and I took a liking to them, so I learned the basics from him, and they soon became a family favorite.- David 

Ingredients

1 bag of dried black beans

1 large pot

4-5 strips of uncooked bacon

4- 5 cloves garlic

fresh cilantro

salt & pepper

Process

1. soak the beans for 6-8 hrs covered with water in the large pot

2. After the beans have soaked for the allotted time drain them in a colander and rinse them with cold water.

3. Put the beans back in the pot cover them with water by two inches and bring to a boil.The beans should cook until tender.

4. When the beans are tender remove them from the pot and allow to drain in the colander once again, rinsing them.

5. Chop the bacon into 1” lengths and place into the pot on a lit burner.

6. When the bacon is fully cooked add the beans, mashing them as you go with appropriate kitchen gadget.

7. Add chopped garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste (for additional kick you can addadobe chiles or whatever.)

These beans are great with pretty much anything. Fry them up with eggs for a tasty breakfast, serve them over rice for lunch, or wrap them in a tortilla for a snack.