Cajun Red Beans & Rice
Great Red Beans and Rice recipe. A friend of mine gave me this recipe several years ago and I am posting here for safe keeping. I realize this is a very Southern dish and I hope ingredients are available ....I have used a different type of bean when I couldn't find the traditional red beans. Of course hot sauce is necessary in this recipe! I serve it on the side. Preperation time does not include the beans that soak overnight.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1lb red beans, dried (soak over night in water)
- 2tablespoons shortening
- 1quart water
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 1cup green pepper
- 1tablespoon salt
- 1teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8ounces tomato sauce
- 1(16 ounce) can tomatoes
- 1⁄4teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄4teaspoon thyme
- 1
- 2
- 1(4 ounce) bottle hot sauce
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DIRECTIONS
- Drain red beans, rinse and in a large soup pot combine the beans, and water. Bring to a boil and cook 45 minutes. Add all vegetables, shortening, tomatoes, and seasonings. Cook 1 hour, covered. Stir occasionally.
- Add sausage and cook 45 minutes, or until the beans are cooked.
- Serve with a few tablespoons of rice on top and (optional) dashes of "Louisania Hot Sauce".
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