Cajun Red Beans & Rice

• 1 lb red beans, dried (soak over night in water)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 quart water
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 pods garlic, chopped (approx. 20 cloves)
• 1 cup green pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 lb kielbasa, cut into pieces (I use Ekerich smokey links)
• 2 cups rice (cooked according to directions on package)
• 1 (4 ounce) bottle hot sauce

1. Drain red beans, rinse and in a large soup pot combine the beans, and water. Bring to a boil and cook 45 minutes. Add all vegetables, shortening, tomatoes, and seasonings. Cook 1 hour, covered. Stir occasionally.
2. Add sausage and cook 45 minutes, or until the beans are cooked.
3. Serve with a few tablespoons of rice on top and (optional) dashes of "Louisania Hot Sauce".

red beans, shortening, water, onions, green onion, garlic, green pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, kielbasa, rice, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-red-beans-rice-394099 (may not work)