Classic Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 lb dried kidney beans
18 garlic cloves, minced
6 bay leaves
1-1/2 tsp browning sauce , optional
2 lb sliced bacon, diced
3 lb johnsonville smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 lb cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 medium onions, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
3 green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup salt
2 tbsp pepper
22 cups hot cooked rice
hot pepper sauce , optional

Directions:

Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in stockpots; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain and discard liquid. To beans, add 9 qts. water, garlic, bay leaves and browning sauce if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Meanwhile, in large skillets, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, cook the sausage and ham until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Add oil to drippings in skillets. Stir in flour until smooth; cook and stir over medium heat until reddish brown, about 12-14 minutes. Add the onions, celery and green peppers; cook and stir until tender. Stir into bean mixture.
Add the bacon, sausage, ham, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Serve with rice and hot sauce if desired. Yield: 65 servings (about 1 cup beans and 1/3 cup rice).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.42 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.09g	25%
Cholesterol	14.76mg	5%
Sodium	846.74mg	35%
Potassium	352.04mg	7%
Total Carbs	18.88g	6%
Sugars	1.91g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	8%
Protein	8.31g	17%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	20.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.81 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.16g	25%
Cholesterol	8.4mg	5%
Sodium	481.94mg	35%
Potassium	200.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	10.75g	6%
Sugars	1.09g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	8%
Protein	4.73g	17%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	11%
Iron	1.4mg	14%
Calcium	11.4mg	2%

* 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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