Traditional New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

Total Time: 27 hrs Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb red beans (preferably camellia brand)
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 1 big ham bone
• 3 lbs andouille sausages
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 5 garlic cloves, mashed
• salt
• cooked rice

Recipe

• 1 soak the red beans overnight or at least 3 hours in cold water.
• 2 drain off the water and put in a large pot and cover with water.
• 3 in a skillet, brown the meats then add the onions and continue to cook until the onions are slightly browned.
• 4 add the remaining ingredients to the red beans and bring it to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until creamy.
• 5 serve with cooked rice and hot sauce.