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Cajun Red Beans And Rice


Recipe Information
Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb (.2 kg). salt pork
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). Cajun smoked sausage (or andouille sausage)
  • 2 quarts (1900 ml) water
  • 3 cups (700 ml) onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup (225 ml) bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 T salt
  • 1 t black pepper, or less
  • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, or less
  • 1 8 oz (224 grm). can tomato sauce
  • 1 t red pepper, or less
  • 1/4 t oregano
  • 1 T Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 t thyme leaf
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). red beans, soaked
  • rice, boiled or steamed
Preparation
  • Cook beans and salt pork in salted water slowly for 45 minutes.
  • Add vegetables, seasonings and tomato sauce.
  • Cook slowly for another hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add sausage and cook 45 minutes more.
  • Cook, reheat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve over boiled or steamed rice.
  • Less pepper may be used for tender palates.
Comments
This is a numerously tested recipe. It is one of the only ways I can get my family to eat beans of any kind.