Smothered White Beans

• 2 tablespoons bacon fat
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pound navy beans
• 8 to 10 cups water
• Hot pepper sauce, to taste
• Salt and pepper

1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the bacon fat.
2. When the fat is hot, saute the onions and celery for about 5 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the bay leaves.
5. Add the sausage and garlic and continue to saute for 3 minutes.
6. Add the beans and water.
7. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
8. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beans are soft and creamy.
9. Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
10. Remove the bay leaf.

bacon fat, onions, celery, bay leaves, sausage, garlic, beans, water, pepper sauce, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/smothered-white-beans-recipe.html (may not work)