Slow-Cooker Cuban-Style Black Beans

Ingredients

• 6 cups water, plus extra as needed
• 1 pound dried black beans (2½ cups), picked over and rinsed
• 1 (12-ounce) smoked ham hock, rinsed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus extra for seasoning
• Salt
• pepper