Step 1

Soak beans in water overnight.

Step 2

The next day discard water and fill pot with 8 cups of water.

Step 3

Add 1 onion, pork bone, green pepper and bay leaf and cook in pressure cooker for about an hour.

Step 4

Remove from heat.

Step 5

When pressure dissolves, open the lid and add chicken bullion, cumin, and adobo to taste and cook uncovered on medium heat stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Meanwhile in a skillet, add olive oil, chopped onion, garlic and cilantro, season with a pinch of salt and sauté on medium- low heat until onions are soft.

Step 7

Add to beans and mix well.

Step 8

Continue cooking beans about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are thickened to your liking.

Step 9

Taste for salt and adjust if needed.

Step 10

Discard bone and bay leaf and serve.

Step 11

To make the sauce, place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 12

Serve over chicken, rice, beans or plantains.