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.