Red beans & rice

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 pounds Dried red kidney beans
¼ cup Bacon drippings
2 eaches Large onions, chopped
1 each Large green pepper, chopped
4 eaches Large garlic cloves, minced
1 each Ham hock (about 1-1/2 lbs)
1 x Salt to taste
1 x Black pepper to taste
1 x Cayenne pepper to taste
½ teaspoon Dried leaf marjoram *OR*
1½ teaspoon Fresh marjoram, chopped
2 eaches Bay leaves
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 each 12 oz. can beer
2 pounds Chaurice or any hot sausage
3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 x Hot cooked white rice
12 eaches Green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup Minced parsley, flat leaf

Directions

Sort through beans; discard any discolored ones. Rinse beans; set aside. Heat drippings in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. When drippings are hot, add onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are wilted. Add rinsed beans, ham hock, salt, black pepper, cayenne, marjoram, bay leaves, sugar, beer and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are soft and juice has thickened, about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water, if necessary. Discard bay leaves.

Prick sausage with a fork. Heat oil in heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add sausage; cook, turning often until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, spoon rice on each plate; ladle beans with liquid over top. Place a sausage on each plate. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 6 Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: Cholesterol per serving: Marks:

Submitted By FRED TOWNER On 10-30-94

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