Bean Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound of dried beans
• 1 medium onion (quartered)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 sprig epazote
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove stones, debris, and beans that don't look right

2. 2

   Rinse the beans

3. 3

   Place the beans in a large pot

4. 4

   Cover them with 3 inches of water

5. 5

   Soak overnight for best results. Soaking softens the beans and allows for quicker and more even cooking.

6. 6

   Discard soaking liquid and rinse with fresh water.

7. 7

   In the same pot cover the beans with 3 inches of water

8. 8

   Turn the stove to simmer

9. 9

   Add the quartered onion, 2 cloves of garlic and a sprig of epazote

10. 10

    Add salt to taste when the beans are nearly fully cooked. At this point they are soft enough to absorb the salt and they are still absorbing liquid which will draw the salt into the beans making them more flavorful

11. 11

    Simmer for 2 hours. Check for doneness