Serves 10

1 pound black beans
8 ounces dried beef (carne seca)
8 ounces pork butt
8 ounces smoked sausage
8 ounces ham hock
8 ounces mild Portuguese sausage
6 ounces bacon
green onion
onions
parsley
bay leaves
oregano
tarragon
garlic
salt and pepper
ground cumin

Wash the beans well. Cook them in a covered saucepan filled with water for about 2 1/2 hours, making sure the beans are covered with water at all times.

While the beans are cooking, prepare the meats as follows:

Beef, pork, and smoked sausage: Remove all fat from meats. Dice and then bake or sauté at 350°F until well done.

Ham hock: Cover with water. Add chopped onions and cook for about one hour. Remove meat from bone, and discard fat and bone. Keep the water.

Bacon: Bake or sauté diced bacon at 350°F. Drain fat and then set aside.

Once the beans are nearly cooked, make sure there is plenty of water in the saucepan. Add all the meats. Add spices to taste. The garlic should be sautéd. Simmer for another 30 minutes or until beans are completely done.

Preparation time: 2 hours
Cooking time: 4 1/2 hours

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