Real Cajun Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. dried red beans, soaked overnight
• 1/2 lb. salt pork
• 2 qt. water
• 3 c. chopped Bermuda onions
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 c. parsley, chopped
• 1 c. bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large pods garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. red pepper
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 3 generous dashes Tabasco
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small (4 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. leaf thyme (dried)
• 1 lb. bulk sausage, made into 8 to 10 tiny patties (optional)

1. Cook beans and pork in salted water slowly for 45 minutes. Add vegetables, seasonings and tomato sauce.
2. Cook slowly another hour, stirring occasionally.
3. Add sausage for extra body; cook 45 minutes more.
4. Cool, but do not necessarily refrigerate.
5. Reheat and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes.
6. Serve over boiled rice.
7. Less pepper may be used for a tender palate!

red beans, salt pork, water, bermuda onions, green onions, parsley, bell pepper, garlic, salt, red pepper, black pepper, generous, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, oregano, leaf thyme, bulk sausage

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=735356 (may not work)