Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit

Ingredients

• (3) tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• (1) medium onion, finely chopped
• (1) jalapeno
• (1) sprig epazote
• (1) pound dried black beans or pinto beans

Steps

1. Soak your beans overnight.
2. The next day, drain the beans.
3. Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges are charred, 8 – 10 minutes.
5. Add jalapeno, epazote sprig, if desired, and beans to pot; add water to cover by 2 inches.
6. Simmer, partially covered, until beans are cooked, about 2 hours. Season with salt and cook 15 minutes longer; discard epazote.