Ham Hocks With Black Beans | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• Four 1/2-pound ham hocks
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup minced yellow onions
• 1/4 cup minced celery
• 1/4 cup minced green bell peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 quarts Chicken Stock or
• canned low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed, picked over, soaked overnight in water to cover, and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup minced green onions (green and white parts)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley