Dominican Feijoada II

Ingredients

 * 2 	 lbs   dried black beans
 * 1 	tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 4 	cups onions, chopped
 * 3/4 	lb Turkey Polish kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 * 4 	cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 	teaspoons cumin, ground
 * 6 	cups water
 * 1 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 	teaspoon pepper
 * 1 	bay leaf
 * 1/2 	cup red wine vinegar
 * 1/2 	teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

 * 1) Sort and wash Beans; place in a large Dutch oven.
 * 2) Cover with water to 2 inches above Beans, and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
 * 4) Drain Beans; set aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
 * 5) Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add Onion, kielbasa, and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until Onion is tender.
 * 6) Add cumin, and saute 1 minute. Return Beans to pan.
 * 7) Add water and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil.
 * 8) Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 10 minutes or until Beans are tender; remove bay leaf.
 * 9) Stir in vinegar and hot sauce.