New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• 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.