Red Beans & Rice

• 1 can 15oz red beans (whole)
• 1 can 15oz red beans (ground)
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tbls Luzianne Cajun Seasoning
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings
• 1 cup ground ham

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, with enough water to cover by 1 inch, the wine, onions, garlic, parsley, green onions and Cajun seasoning.
2. In an 8 quart pot, saute the bacon, ham bone and scraps in the bacon drippings. Grind crispy bacon and ham.
3. Pour the bean mixture (including all the water and seasoning) into the pot along with bacon and ham.
4. Reduce heat when it comes to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally so the beans won't stick and burn.
6. Season to taste with salt and hot sauce.
7. Serve over cooked rice with chopped onions and hot sauce.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/red-beans-rice-1246060 (may not work)