Serve when beans are soft	Red Beans and Rice

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Red Beans and Rice

Source: John Carney's Taste of Restaurant Tuesday, 2006

Yield: 16 servings

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Ingredients

• 10 cups large red kidney beans

• 4 cups onions, chopped

• 2 cups green pepper, chopped

• 4 Tbsp diced garlic

• 3 Tbsp salt

• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 6 bay leaves

• 1 1/2 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp basil

• 2 lb pork butt, cubed

• 2 lb andouille sausage, sliced

• Cooked white rice, for serving

• Scallions, for serving

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Preparation

Soak red beans in cold water for 10-12 hours in large pot. Drain water from beans. Add onions, green pepper, garlic, pork butt, andouille sausage and spices. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, stirring frequently. When beans are soft, serve over rice with fresh scallions.