Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ham or pickled pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat begins to brown, 5-6 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage begins to brown,
5-6 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, bell pepper, celery, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to brown,
8-10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomato and cook, stirring occasionally,
for 2-3 minutes.
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
Add the beans. Cook, covered, for 1 hour.
Remove the lid and stir in the parsley. Raise heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the broth has a gravy-like consistency, 1-1½ hours. Remove bay leaves and serve with cooked rice.
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