Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
• 3 Tbsp bacon grease
• 1/4 c chopped tasso, or ham
• 1 1/2 c yellow onion, chopped
• 3/4 c celery, chopped
• 3/4 c green bell peppers, chopped
• 1/2 tsp each, salt and pepper
• pinch cayenne
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1 -inch pieces
• 1 lb smoked ham hocks
• 3 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 10 c chicken stock, or water or (can broth)
• 4 c cooked white rice
• 1/4 c chopped green onions, garnish

1. Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.

red beans, bacon, tasso, yellow onion, celery, green bell peppers, salt, cayenne, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, ham hocks, garlic, chicken stock, white rice, green onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=38931 (may not work)