1/2 lb. black beans or 2 cans of black beans
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 red pepper, minced
1 shallot
5 strips of bacon, cut in small pieces
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbs. salt
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin

The night before, soak beans in 15 cups of water. Next day drain and place them in a pot with 25 cups of water. Add salt. Boil. In a skillet, fry bacon, shallot, red pepper, garlic and olive oil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat or until onions are brown. Set aside. Once beans have boiled for an hour, add cumin and salt to beans. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 30 minutes until tender

Recipe submitted by Dee