Fenwick Catering Red Beans and Rice

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red kidney beans
• 2 quarts water
• 6 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 6 to 8 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 to 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped (reserve juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 pound diced ham
• 2 pounds hot smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice

Instructions

1. Wash and pick over dry beans. Combine with 2 quarts water and soak overnight.
2. In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons bacon drippings.
3. Add garlic and chopped vegetables; sauté lightly.
4. Add remaining water.
5. Drain beans and add to pot.
6. Stir in pepper flakes and thyme leaves. Bring mixture to a slow boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
7. In a skillet, sauté ham and sausage with remaining bacon drippings. When meat is lightly browned, add to stockpot. Continue cooking for about 45 minutes, or until beans are tender but not mushy.
8. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, more red pepper flakes.
9. Serve with rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 330; Fat 37 g (13 sat.); Carbohydrate 36g; Cholesterol 83mg; Sodium 990mg; Protein 27g

Attribution

Posted by GayleL at Recipe Goldmine 7/6/01 6:49:23 pm.

Source: orlandosentinel.com - June 20, 2001