Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dried black beans1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced1 pound boneless country-style pork ribs1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced1 smoked ham hock1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper5 cups waterHot cooked rice

Preparation

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse, discarding soaking liquid.

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans with the next 9 ingredients. Add water; cook, covered, on low until meat and beans are tender, 7-9 hours.

Remove pork ribs and ham hock. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones and bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Serve with hot cooked rice.