Stewed Red Beans
1 lb Dried red kidney beans 3 Smoked pork or ham hocks 1 lb Kielbasa, or smoked pork sau 4 Celery stalks, chopped 2 Large onions, peeled and cho 1 Large green bell pepper 2 ts Minc...
Ingredients
- 1lbdried red kidney beans
- 3smoked pork or ham hocks
- 1lbkielbasa, or smoked pork sau
- 4celery stalks, chopped
- 2large onions, peeled and cho
- 1large green bell pepper
- 2ts minced garlic
- 3bay leaves
Directions
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1 lb Dried red kidney beans 3 Smoked pork or ham hocks 1 lb Kielbasa, or smoked pork sau 4 Celery stalks, chopped 2 Large onions, peeled and
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Either soak in cold water to cover overnight, or bring to a boil and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour
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Bring the beans and ham hocks to a boil with 2 quarts of water
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Simmer covered for one hour, then remove the ham hocks, and drain the beans
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When the ham hocks are cool enough to handle, remove the meat and discard the skin and bones
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While the beans are simmering, brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat
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Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon, and add the celery, onion, green pepper and garlic to the pan
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Saute until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes