"Sandy's Recipe Room"

ANOTHER RECIPE FROM "SANDY'S RECIPE ROOM"
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Red Beans
(From River Road Recipes II...A Second Helping)

Ingredients

1 pound dried kidney beans

1 ham bone or left over ham

6 cups water

2 pounds link sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 bay leaf

3 cups cooked rice

Directions

Soak beans overnight. Drain.

In a large Dutch oven or kettle, add all ingredients (except rice) and bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to low and cook slowly for several hours,* stirring occasionally. If necessary, add water if beans are not tender.

If you prefer a thick gravy, mash a few beans and cook longer.*

Serve over rice.

* Your personal taste will determine exactly how long the beans should cook.

Servres 6

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