Red Beans - Poor Holler Style

Red Kidney beans by Camellia in LA are far superior beans to anything else on the market. I get them from Cajungrocer.com since I can't find them in my area. Additionally, They stay good for a very long time. Some beans get too old, too hard - these are always perfect. Tonight I found a bag that was previously opened and put in a zip loc that is at least four years old. I cooked them and still top quality. This is so delicious with lard, you don't even need to add meat - hence Poor Holler Style. You'll never eat better - more delicious beans!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag red kidney beans, Cameilla's, preferred brand
• 8  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup  lard
• 1  tablespoon sea salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Rinse and pick beans, do not soak.
2. Put beans in large pot and add cold tap water.
3. Cover, bring to a boil on high, reduce heat to a simmer.
4. After 1 hour, add lard and salt.
5. Bring back to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 2 - 3 hours or until done.
6. You may or may not need to add a little water halfway through cooking time. It depends on how much water the been need.
7. TIP: You can put pork fat in your crock pot on low and render the fat off, refrigerate and you have lard. You can also use your fat from a pork butt.