Garay'S Santa Maria Beans
["2 lb. dried Poquito beans (Santa Maria small reds)", "1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced", "3 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped", "1 or 2 (depending on taste) canned Chipotle chiles in Adobo sauce", "1 large ham hock", "1 medium onion, peeled and sliced", "1 family size Lipton tea bag", "1 tsp. oregano", "salt"]
["Pick over and wash beans, draining well.", "Place in 6 to 8-quart kettle.", "Cover with water.", "Bury ham hock in beans.", "Add sliced onion, minced garlic, cilantro and 2 teaspoons salt.", "Cut top off tea bag and add tea leaves to mixture.", "Add Chipotle chile(s), one for medium heat and two for hotter.", "Bring beans to a boil.", "Cover and reduce heat.", "Add boiling water as needed to keep beans just slightly covered with water.", "Simmer for at least two hours."]
["beans", "clove garlic", "fresh cilantro", "chiles", "ham hock", "onion", "oregano", "salt"]