Clean the beans, removing all stones or chaff. Rinse them well. In a pot large enough to hold the beans plus water to cover, let them soak, overnight. Drain. Add the 12 cups of water or more to cover. Add the onion, epazote, and lard. Simmer, covered, until tender about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add water when necessary. Yield: 6 to 8 servings Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #331 Recipe by: TOO HOT TAMALES SHOW #TH6280 From: Meg Antczak Date: Fri, 6 Dec 1996 08:08:48 -0500