Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice Ingredients:

• 2 cups red beans
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 bay leaf
• dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 meaty ham bone or ham hock
• hot cooked rice
• smoked sausage, optional

Red Beans and Rice Instructions:
Wash beans, soak overnight. Drain well. In a large kettle, combine beans with onion, garlic, salt, bay leaf, pepper, and ham hocks; cover with cold water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until done. If desired, add sliced smoked sausage about 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with hot cooked rice.Serves 6.
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