Beans Basic Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans overnight with water to cover.
2. 2
   Some of the water will have been absorbed by morning - add in more to cover.
3. 3
   Add in salt and cook slowly for about 2 hrs or possibly till very tender.
4. 4
   Mash well and add in the melted warm lard gradually, while still cooking the beans.
5. 5
   Stir while adding the lard, to prevent sticking.
6. 6
   If available, use bacon fat instead of lard, it improves the flavor.
7. 7
   If using canned beans, drain the can, mash the beans.
8. 8
   heat 1/4 c. lard in a skillet, stir in the mashed beans and add in the liquid from the can, a little at a time, till well blended.