Haitian Black Beans

Ingredients

 * 2 c. dried black beans, picked over rinsed and soaked
 * 4 c. water
 * 2 lg. onion, chopped
 * 1 c. chopped green pepper
 * 1 tbsp. minced garlic
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1/2 tsp. salt (if desired)
 * 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
 * 1/4 tsp. oregano
 * 1/4 tsp. thyme
 * 3 tbsp. cider vinegar
 * 1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, drained and chopped

Directions

 * 1) Drain soaked beans and add them to water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 2) Add onions, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, salt, pepper, thyme and simmer the ingredients 1 hour longer. Check after 40 minutes add more water if necessary. Stir in vinegar, simmer for another minute.
 * 3) Five minutes before serving the beans remove the bay leaves, stir in pimento and heat the beans, stirring often to avoid scorching. Good served with rice.