How to Make Cuban Black Beans: Sofrito Method
Cuban black beans, traditionally called frijoles negros, are made by simmering tender black beans with a cooked sofrito of onion, green bell pepper, garlic, oregano, cumin, and olive oil. The most dependable method uses dry beans, adds the sofrito after the beans soften, then thickens the cooking liquid with mashed beans and finishes with vinegar. […]