Cajun Red Beans Recipe

• 1 lb red kidney beans soaked and liquid removed
• 2 lb ham or possibly turkey ham -- cubed
• 2 lrg onions -- minced
• 3 clv garlic -- chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper coarsely grnd
• 3 quart water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1 lb smoked sausage (andouille, pref.) - sliced

1. In a large kettle bring all ingredients to a boil, except sausage.
2. Simmer till beans are soft and gravy thickens-3-4 hrs.
3. Stir occasionally.
4. Stir in sausage 2 hrs before serving.
5. (Total cook time about 6 hrs) Serve over warm rice.
6. *To help thicken sauce, mash about 1 c. soft beans and return to gravy.
7. Also beans can be soaked and softened using the microwave instead of overnight.
8. *2 tsp.
9. of Tabasco will be VERY warm & spicy.
10. Preparation Time:6:00

red kidney beans, ham, onions, garlic, black pepper, water, cajun seasoning, tabasco sauce, sausage

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/cajun-red-beans-97514 (may not work)