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Red Beans And Rice
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 10
A family staple....big debate is always sausage or no sausage... I grew up with sausage... so y'all can take it out, BUT it totally changes the flavor in my opinion ; )
Ingredients:
• 2 tb oil
• 1 cup onion
• 1/2 bell pepper
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1 tsp salt/pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb ham, boiled
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1 lb dried beans
• 3 tb garlic
• 8-10 cups of water
Directions:
1. 1. Soak beans overnight.
2. 2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, pepper, celery, salt, cayenne, pepper and thyme about 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add bay leaves, ham, and sausage; sauté 5 more minutes.
4. 4. Add beans, garlic and enough water to cover beans. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add water if need be.
5. 5. Mash 1/2 mix against side of pot. Cook another 1 1/2 hours (adding water).
6. 6. Remove bay leaves before serving.
7. 7. Serve with rice.
By RecipeOfHealth.com