1 lb Black beans;

1 ts Oregano;

1 lg Onion; chopped

3 Bay leaves;

1 cl Garlic;

1/2 c Vinegar;

1 Green pepper; chopped

2 c Cooked brown rice;

2 ts Olive oil;

1 Ham hock; trim fat

Wash the beans and soak overnight in 2 quarts of cold water. Saute the onion ( and it's just as good if you leave the onion raw), garlic and pepper in the oil. Combine all the ingredients except the vinegar and rice, and cook over low heat until the beans are tender. Add the vinegar and serve over the rice.