Red Beans

• 1 lb. red kidney beans
• 2 qt. water
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 lb. smoked ham (cubed)
• 1 lb. smoked sausages (in 1/2-inch slices)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. whole thyme leaves
• 2 level tbsp. salt

1. Pick through beans, removing all bad beans or any other particles.
2. Wash beans well.
3. Place beans in a 5-quart pot.
4. Add the 2 quarts of water.
5. Add onions; bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat and let beans boil slowly for 1 hour.
7. When beans are soft, stir well, mashing some against the side of the pot.
8. Heat oil in frying pan; add ham and sausage.
9. Saute in oil for 5 mintues.
10. Then add the sausage, ham, and oil to beans.
11. Deglaze pan with the cup of water, then pour into beans.
12. Add all other ingredients.
13. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
14. Beans should be nice and creamy.
15. Serve over rice.

red kidney beans, water, onion, vegetable oil, ham, sausages, water, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, parsley, thyme, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/red-beans-233901 (may not work)