Real Cajun Beans and Rice

• 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 quarts water
• 3 cups bermuda onions, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped and crushed
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 14 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 lb link sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

1. Wash beans and soak overnight in water to cover, about 2 quarts, adding salt to taste.
2. Cook beans in salted water slowly for 45 minutes.
3. Add vegetables, shortening, seasonings, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
4. Cook slowly another hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add sausage and cook for 45 minutes more.
6. Cool but do not refrigerate -- no more than 1 hour.
7. Reheat and bring to boil, lower heat and simmer gently 30 or 40 minutes.
8. Serve over hot fluffy rice.

red beans, shortening, water, bermuda onions, green onion, fresh parsley, bell pepper, garlic, salt, red pepper, black pepper, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, tomatoes, thyme, sausage

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/real-cajun-beans-and-rice-218841 (may not work)