Red Beans and Rice

Categories: Beans (Round), Main Dish, Pork

Ingredients

• 2 lbs dried red kidney beans
• 6 cups water
• 2 large onions , chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 large green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper , chopped
• 1/2 lb salt pork
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 lb smoked beef sausage , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 lb andouille sausage , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 (11 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies , undrained
• 1 tablespoon gumbo file
• hot cooked rice

Directions

1. Sort and wash beans; add beans and next 18 ingredients to a large soup pot; bring to a boil.

2. Cover, lower heat, and simmer 3 hours or until thickened and beans are tender.

3. Add sausages and tomatoes; cook 30 minutes.

4. Remove and throw away salt pork and bay leaves.

5. Stir in file; serve over rice.

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