Frijoles negros (black beans

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ pounds Salt pork
1 large Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced or pressed
cup Dried black beans about 1 pound
1 teaspoon Crumbled dry epazote leaves
5 cups Water
4 cups Beef or chicken broth
Salt

Directions

Cook pork over medium high heat in a 4 or 5 qt. pan until fat begins to melt. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until onion is soft (about 5 min.). Sort beans and discard debris; rinse well.

Add beans and epazote to pan and pour in broth and water. Raise heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 to 2½ hours (or until beans are tender). If beans are too soupy, boil over medium high heat, stirring often until thick enough. Season with salt. 6 to 8 servings.

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