This is for Betty T Georgia who wanted dried bean recipes for her daughter. This was originally submitted by
Robbie IN

Red Beans and Rice

1 lb. dried small red beans ~ 2 cups (not kidney beans).

Clean and rinse beans, cover with water and soak overnight. Or cover with water, bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Pour off water and re-cover with fresh water.

1 lb. ham, cut into 1" cubes or equivalent of ham hocks
1-1/4 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 large bay leaf
1-1/2 tsp. sugar or 1 tsp. honey
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. Creole seasoning or black pepper
6 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. cumin (optional)

1 lb. pure pork sausage links cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Add above ingredients except sausage, green onions and parsley to soaked beans and cover with water by about 2". Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer covered for one hour. Add sausage. Continue to simmer for another hour. Add green onion tops and parsley: simmer 30 minutes or until beans are tender.

Approx. 15 minutes before cooking is complete add 1-1/2 tsp. salt. Serve over cooked rice. If a thicker juice is desired, before beginning the last 30 minutes of cooking, mash several of the beans against the side of the pan.
Peg in beautiful East Tennessee

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