(reprinted from The Louisiana Proud Collection of Home Cooking)

1 pound red beans

3 quarts cold water

4 onions, chopped

4 toes of garlic, chopped

2 pounds smoked sausage

2 pounds ham trimmings

Salt & pepper to taste

Hot sauce (optional)

Creole seasoning (optional)

1. Pick over beans and wash thoroughly.
2. Soak overnight
3. Boil beans with onion, ham and garlic over a strong heat using a heavy pot.
4. When beans are tender, add sausage that has been cut into 6 inch lengths
5. Continue to cook for 30 minutes adding more water as necessary.
6. Add any desired seasonings, to taste (hot sauce, cajun/creole seasoning, etc.)
7. Serve over steamed rice.

(reprinted from The Louisiana Proud Collection of Home Cooking)

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