New Orleans Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. red kidney beans, soaked
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 1/2 lb. sliced smoked sausage
• 1/2 lb. sliced pickled or salt pork
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 minced clove garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning
• 1 c. raw rice

1. Soak beans in cold water overnight.
2. Drain beans.
3. Put all ingredients except for rice in large stock pot.
4. Add cold water to cover ingredients.
5. Bring to boil, cover and lower flame.
6. Simmer over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours.
7. Prevent sticking by stirring and scraping sides every 1/2 hour.
8. If too thick, may add water. Cook rice as instructed and serve with beans.

red kidney beans, ham bone, sausage, salt pork, onion, celery, clove garlic, bay leaves, basil, thyme, ground black pepper, cayenne, creole seasoning, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=536907 (may not work)