Black Beans and Rice
	1 1/2 lb    dried black turtle beans   1   large bell pepper, diced   1   hot pepper (optional)     tabasco (optional)   4   onions, diced   6   cloves garlic, chopped   3/4 cup    celery, diced   1/4 cup    parsley, chopped   2 tbs    oregano, chopped   2 tbs    basil, chopped   2   bay leaves   pinch    ground cloves   1/2 tsp    ground cumin   4   beef boullion cubes   1 lb    lean bulk pork sausage   1 lb    pork, boneless cubed   1 lb    stew beef chunks   1/2 lb    ham, smoked (1/2" cubes)   1 1/2 lb    smoked link sausage cut into 1" to 2" lengths     salt to taste     pepper to taste   2 tbs    vinegar     Beans 1 Wash and look for gravel then soak overnight in a bowl being sure beans are well covered with water. For cooking use a large crock pot. Meats 1 First, brown bulk sausage in a skillet and pour off excess grease. Add other meats and stir to brown. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and spices. Salt and pepper moderately, taste after cooking several hours and add more if needed. 2 Add beans and soak water. If necessary add more water to cover entire ingredients by at least two inches. Stir in four bouillon cubes. Cover and cook on crock pot high for three hours then turn to low for at least six hours. 3 Serve beans and meat over rice. Serve in a soup bowl and top with fresh chopped onion.   Servings: 20    Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.           Amount Per Serving       Calories   504.95   Calories From Fat (60%)   303.21       % Daily Value Total Fat 33.31g   51%   Saturated Fat 11.84g   59%   Cholesterol 73.99mg   25%   Sodium 966.38mg   40%   Potassium 858.38mg   25%   Carbohydrates 26.57g   9%   Dietary Fiber 9.29g   37%   Sugar 2.11g       Sugar Alcohols 0.00g       Net Carbohydrates 17.28g       Protein 24.53g   49%      Recipe Type Main Dish, Meat    Recipe Source Source: Culinary Cafe

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