New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

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"Could it be? Yes, one of the BEST Cajun dishes EVER!! Try It! Beans must soak overnight. This will serve 8."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried red kidney beans
• 1⁄2 - 1 lb Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 dash red pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ham bone, with generous amount meat
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon basil
• salt

directions

1. Wash beans well.
2. Cover in cold water & soak overnight.
3. In large kettle, add beans & water in which they have been soaked.
4. To this, add other ingredients & add more water to cover, if necessary.
5. Cook slowly, till beans are tender about 1 1/2 hours.
6. Season with salt & serve over mounds of rice.