Frijoles de la Olla

Procedure

1. Combine the beans, water, onion, garlic, and jalapeño in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 1½ hours. Check the pot from time to time and add more water, if needed, to keep the beans covered.
2. Add the lard and salt. Continue to simmer until the beans are tender. Do not let the beans go dry. There should always be some b