Craig's Favorite Red Beans & Rice

* Exported from MasterCook *

CRAIG'S FAVORITE RED BEANS & RICE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cajun

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Red beans
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Bacon Drippings
2 Garlic clove -- minced
1 med Onion -- minced
1 bn Scallion, with tops -- sliced thin
1/2 med Bell pepper -- minced
4 Celery stalk, w/leaves -- minced
1 tbsp Parsley
1 lb Ham seasoning (cubes)
6 oz Salt bacon (opt)
1/2 tsp Thyme
1 Bay leaf
1/2 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp Lemon pepper
2 Chicken bouillon cubes


Soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse well. In a pressure
cooker, heat the olive oil and bacon drippings. Add the garlic, onion,
green onions, bell pepper, celery and parsley. Saute for about 5 to 8
minutes. Add the remaining
ingredients, including the drained red beans. Add enough water to cover
the beans by at least 1 inch. Pressure cook for 25 minutes. Uncover and
continue to cook for about 15
minutes to thicken. Serve over rice with French Bread.
Serves 6 or more.

{ Submitted by Chiqui Collier, Cookery N'Orleans Style Restaurant } [ The
Legends of Louisisna Cookbook;
Sheila Ainbinder; ISBN 0-671-70817-1]

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