Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others."--Diogenes , 320 BC, Greek philosopher

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Red Beans and Rice is from The Mitchell/Mays Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!


Category:
Category:

Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb dry kidney beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium green pepper (optional)
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
1 small red pepper or dried crushed red pepper
Ham hocks
Ham steaks
1 pound smoked sausage (Zeigler Red Hots)
Salt and pepper to taste
Rice

Directions:
Directions:
Soak beans overnight. Drain water. Put onions, beans, red pepper, ham, parsley and salt and pepper into large pot. Cover with approximately 2 quarts water. Cook uncovered 1/2 hour, then cover and simmer.
Cut sausage into about 1/2 inch lengths. Cook in a little water for about 20 minutes. Remove from water and add to bean pot. Cook all together for 3 hours or longer. Serve over cooked rice.

*I almost always double this recipe.
*Freezes well.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

92W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.


Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!