Delta Red Beans and Rice
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Sandra Bloodworth
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Casserole- one dish meal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried red beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 lb. cooked ham, cubed
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
- Hot cooked rice
Directions
- Place beans in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain.
- Bring beans, 6 cups water, sausage, and ham to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours.
- Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet until tender. Add to bean mixture. Stir in green onions and next 9 ingredients Cover and chill 8 hours.
- Bring bean mixture to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring often, 1 hour. Serve over rice.