Frijoles Mexicanos(Mexican Beans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry pinto beans
7 c. water
1/4 tsp. cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp. bacon fat
1 tsp. salt
1/2 large onion, minced

Preparation

Wash beans, removing any loose skins or shriveled beans.
Put beans in a large pot.
Add water, cumin and garlic.
Cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
Add bacon fat, salt and onion and continue cooking until beans are tender, approximately 1 1/2 hours.