Kemp's Black Beans

Ingredients:
1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsps olive oil
8 cups water
3/2 tsps salt
1/4 cup sherry (cream or medium-dry)
1-2 Tbsp soy sauce
1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Equipment:
6-quart or larger heavy pot

Directions:
Combine black beans, onion, olive oil, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender. Stir in sherry and remaining 1 teaspoon salt, then add soy sauce and vinegar to taste, simmering an extra five minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Note: beans may be cooked in advance. They can be thinned with water since they will thicken as they stand.

Servings:
Makes >6 cups of black beans.