Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice

Name: Cuban Black Beans and Cumin Scented Rice
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) bag dried black beans; 4 quarts water; 1 smoked ham hock; 1 1/3 cups olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped; 12 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped; 12 small sweet chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or your choice combo of hot peppers); 2 bay leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed; 1 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Cumin Scented Rice, recipe follows