RED BEANS AND RICE
RED BEANS AND RICE
1 lb. dry red beans
6 cups cold water
6 cups hot water
1 lb. meaty ham bone or smoked ham hocks
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
Hot cooked rice
Sliced green onions
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse beans. Soak overnight in covered pan. Drain and rinse beans. In Dutch oven combine the beans, water, ham bone, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water if necessary, and stirring occasionally. Remove ham bone; cut meat from bone and add to beans. Add sausage. Boil gently, uncovered, 15-20 minutes more or until a thick gravy forms, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Remember to remove bay leaf! Yield: 8 servings.
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