Red Beans & Rice

Recipe By : Larry
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cajun

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 cups Red beans, dried
1 pound ham hocks — smoked
1 each Bay leaf
1 each onion — peeled
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Pepper
3 cups Rice — cooked

Place beans, ham hocks, bay leaf and onion in a large pat and add enough
water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to keep mixture at a slow
boil.
Cook until beans are very tender and liquid is the consistency of gravy, 3
to 4 hours .. adding more water if/ as needed to maintain
desired consistency. Discard bay leaf and onion. Remove ham hocks; when
cool enough to handle, carve out meat, dice and return meat to pot. Add
salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Simmer 30
minutes.
To serve spoon over cooked rice.

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NOTES : 1 cup beans = 1/2 pound
Works very well with Pinto beans also.

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