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Caraotas Negras (Black Beans)
 
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Prep Time: 720 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 840 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups black beans, picked over
5 cups cold water
2 tablespoons lard or butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 fresh epazote sprigs
Directions:
1. Soak black beans in enough cold water to cover by 3 inches overnight. Drain. Combine water, lard, garlic and epazote in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender and creamy, about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com