Authentic Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs red kidney beans
3 ham hocks
2 lbs link sausage , cut into 1 inch pieces
6 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 pinch garlic powder
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
3 cups cooked rice

Directions:

Sort and soak beans overnight.
In a large pot, add all ingredients except onions, butter, beans and rice, bring to a boil stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 1 hour.
While pot is heating up, add onion and butter to a small saucepan and cook until tender, add to pot.
Add beans, cover and simmer 2 1/2 -3 hours until beans are tender, adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
About 45 minutes to an hour before serving, remove ham hocks, let them cool, and remove meat and skin from them. Discard skin and put meat and bones back into pot.
To serve, put a spoonful or two of rice in each bowl and ladle the red bean mixture over it.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	729.46 Kcal (3054 kJ)
Calories from fat	319.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.47g	55%
Cholesterol	76.79mg	26%
Sodium	1321.57mg	55%
Potassium	1790.75mg	38%
Total Carbs	67.04g	22%
Sugars	3.95g	16%
Dietary Fiber	14.19g	57%
Protein	35.79g	72%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	107.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.19 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.79g	55%
Cholesterol	16.86mg	26%
Sodium	290.23mg	55%
Potassium	393.26mg	38%
Total Carbs	14.72g	22%
Sugars	0.87g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.12g	57%
Protein	7.86g	72%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	12%
Iron	1.7mg	43%
Calcium	23.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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