Cajun Red Beans and Rice
This is an authentic New Orleans dish and the ultimate comfort food. My Grandmother used to make a huge pot of red beans and rice every day. All day long, anyone that stopped by to visit had something to eat. When was the last time you heard of someone cooking food just in case someone popped in? Serves 4-6 Total Time: 2 ½ -3 hours Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 ½ - 3 hours Ingredients 1 lb. Dry Red Beans 2 Medium Onions, Chopped 5 Cloves Garlic 1 lb. Salt Pork (If you can't find salt pork you can substitute diced ham and adjust salt) 2 Bay Leaves ½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper 2 quarts water Salt to taste 2 Cups Rice, uncooked (White or Brown) Preparation Soak Beans-Cover beans in medium stock pot with water. Bring to boil for 1 minute, cover and let stand for 1 hour. While beans are soaking chop onions and garlic and add to large stock pot with pork, cayenne, and water. Drain Beans and add to Large stock pot, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ to