Beans Cooked in a Pot (Frijoles De Olla)

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Mexican, Beans

1	lb	Beans - black, turtle, pink, or pinto
		An earthenware bean pot (I used my crock pot)
10	c	Hot water
1/4	c	White onion, roughly sliced
2	tb	Lard
1	tb	Salt, or to taste
2	lg	Sprigs epazote (only if black beans are used) (An herb)