Recipe - Frijoles Negros (Black Beans

One half pound Salt pork
1 lg Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, minced
or pressed
2 One half cup Dried black beans
about 1 pound
1 teaspoon Crumbled dry epazote leaves
5 cup Water
4 cup Beef or chicken broth
Salt

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 2 One half 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.