Pot O’ Beans (Black Beans)

• servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño

1 sprig epazote (optional)

1 pound dried black beans or pinto beans, rinsed

Kosher salt

Directions

Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges are charred, 8–10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook jalapeño in a small dry skillet over high heat, turning occasionally, until blackened, 8–10 minutes; cut a slit in jalapeño.

Add jalapeño, epazote sprig, if desired, and beans to pot; add water to cover by 2”. Simmer, partially covered, until beans are creamy, 2–3 hours (depending on freshness of beans). Season with salt and cook 15 minutes longer; discard epazote.