Recipe information
Yield
serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place the beans in a large bowl or stockpot; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Let stand at room temperature 4 hours or overnight. Drain, and rinse the beans with cold water; set aside.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until it is soft and translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the beans and the cold water, along with the orange peel and jalapeño, if desired. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, creating a sauce-like consistency, about 2 hours. Most of the liquid should have evaporated.
Step 3
Remove from heat; remove the orange peel and jalapeño, if using. Season with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.
