Delta Red Beans and Rice 1 pound dried red beans 6 cups water 1 ½ pounds smoked sausage, sliced ½ pound cooked ham, cubed 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, pressed 2 Tbs olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp sugar ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp hot sauce Hot cooked rice Place beans in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain. Bring beans, 6 cups water, sausage, and ham to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet until tender. Add to bean mixture. Stir in green onions and next 9 ingredients. Cover and chill 8 hours. Bring bean mixture to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring often, 1 hour. Serve over rice. Yield: 8 to 10 servings. |
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