Dried black beans

If you can't find canned black beans in your local store you can still most likely find dried black beans in a health food shop.

If you are new to black beans I suggest you prepare them in the following manner

Soak over-night

Cook for at least an hour

Skim whilst you cook

Use or refrigerate.
Here are some nice recipes:
Black bean salad
Black bean stew
Tortilla chips in the oven