BLACK BEANS & DARK RUM

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While I am Sicilian, my mother was a multi-national cook. Growing up she always made the best fresh cooked beans and rice. When I moved out of the house I made some changes to her recipe - but still remained dissatisfied. I called her and asked what the problem was - She asked me why I left out the RUM. I made that addition &...

Provided by Angel Slave

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
1 - 8 oz piece of smoked turkey breast
1 bay leaf
1/2 white onion - plus
1/2 white onion - chopped
2 Tbsp spanish olive oil
6 clove garlic - finely minced
1 c finely chopped celery
1 c finely chopped bell color (whatever color you have)
1 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeno
2 c finely chopped chorizo style turkey sausage
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
2 Tbsp dark rum - puerto rican rum or st thomas
3 c of your favorite grain - quinoia, ferro, or wild rice (which is actually a grass)

Steps:

  • 1. Place black beans in a glass bowl and cover with water; soak overnight. Drain & rinse beans and place them in a Dutch oven; cover with 6 cups of water. Add the smoked turkey, bay leaf and 1/2 onion. Bring the beans to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hour, or until soft. Remove the bay leaf and the onion; discard
  • 2. In a medium skillet, heat the oil to medium high; add chopped onion, diced garlic, celery, peppers - sweet and hot; saute' for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the chopped turkey sausage and saute' until heated through 3-4 minutes; set aside
  • 3. Transfer 2 cups of the beans and 1 cup of the broth into a blender, food processor, or magic bullet; pulse until smooth. Return the pureed bean mixture into the pot with the rest of the soup; add the sausage mixture, sea salt, and cracked black pepper and stir well. Simmer the soup for ten minutes. Add the run and simmer five additional minutes
  • 4. If you've made 3 cups of white rice or grain - divide between 6 bowls and top with bean soup. It IS delicious

Landon Parks
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar.


Alyssa Mcclattie
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This dish was too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt.


arbab javed
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices.


Ellie-lou Penfold
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The flavor of this dish was amazing! I loved the combination of the black beans and the dark rum.


Cherly Mejia
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Namuli Mary
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The beans were a bit undercooked for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I would recommend cooking the beans for a few minutes longer.


Kiran Shazadi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Shamoon Fayyaz
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dark rum. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Abigail Akpabio
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with a side of cornbread and it was a delicious meal.


Pacifique KB
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Md Mustafiz Ahmed
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The black beans were cooked perfectly and the dark rum added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.