Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Acquire all necessary components for the recipe.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a substantial cooking vessel, such as a large pot or Dutch oven. Introduce 3/4 cup of finely chopped onion, green onions, and garlic into the pot. Utilize a spoon to stir the ingredients until they become soft and fragrant, approximately 4 minutes have passed.

Add a substantial quantity of soaked beans to the pot. Ensure that the water level is sufficient to cover the beans by at least 3 inches. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a moderate level and allow it to simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until the beans have reached their desired tenderness.

Concurrently, prepare a smaller cooking vessel by placing ham hocks within it. Introduce 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion into the vessel, followed by a sufficient amount of water to cover the ham hocks. Simmer the mixture until the meat becomes easily detachable from the bone, approximately 1 hour has elapsed.

Drain the contents of the smaller cooking vessel and combine them with the cooked beans. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

Place ham, bacon, and the remaining onion in a suitable baking dish. Subject the mixture to heat until it becomes crispy, approximately 15 minutes have passed.

Drain the bacon and ham mixture, then combine it with the beans. Introduce bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper to the mixture for added flavor. Allow it to simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.

Just prior to serving, incorporate chopped cilantro and parsley into the mixture.