Red Beans & Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cup dried kidney beans
• 3 tbsp bacon drippings
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• ¼ lb salt pork or ham bone
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt
• pepper
• 1½ cup regular rice

Method

1. Rinse the beans; soak overnight in enough water to cover.
2. Heat the bacon drippings in a large fry pan. Add the onion and green pepper; saute until tender. Remove the beans; add water to the soaking water to equal 2 1/2 quarts; pour in the fry pan. Add the beans, pork, garlic and bay leaf; simmer over low heat 3 to 4 hours or until the beans are tender.
3. Add the parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook the rice separately according to package directions. Serve the beans over hot cooked rice.

Notes

Serves 6.

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