Spicy Citrusy Black Beans

Ingredients

• 4 cups dried black beans
• 2 1/2 quarts ( 10 cups ) water
• 2 to 3 fresh sprigs oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 small (or 3 large) sage leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 yellow onions , chopped
• 2 chopped peppers (bell pepper, Anaheim, or jalapeno—your choice, depending on taste for heat), seeds, stems, and ribs discarded
• 6 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 tablespoons Ancho red chili sauce or chili powder or Tabasco, to taste
• 1 to 2 teaspoons pureed chipotle in adobo, chipotle Tabasco, or chipotle powder, to taste
• 1 tablespoon cumin , crushed whole toasted cumin seed is best, if possible
• 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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