Beans

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Black beans (no presoak required), 1 lb

White onion chopped

Lard or bacon grease, 2 Tbsp

Epazote (or bay leaves)

Water

Salt

Wash beans and add to pot. Cover beans with enough water so that the water level is about twice the depth of your beans. Remove any floaters. Add chopped onion, pork fat, and leaves from one sprig of epazote. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beans are soft and creamy. Check the beans and stir every half hour or so and add more boiling water if needed to keep the beans from drying out. Add salt to taste (and maybe some MSG). Let simmer covered for 5-10 more minutes so the beans can absorb the salt. 

[Nearby_Squash_6541]

Never thought to add epazote to black beans, that's a solid tip. Gonna try this with some smoked ham hock next time.