TAMI'S CAJUN RED BEANS & SAUSAGE

 OVER RICE 

Red beans and Cajun sausage over rice, is one of the most 

popular Cajun dishes .  Everyone has heard of it .  I had not cooked it in a very long time.  It turned out as fabulous as ever.

I ordered the Cajun Smoked Pork Sausage from CajunGrocer.com ; a fabulous company to order Cajun meat from and also ,Cajun Jambalaya Mix, Seasonings , and even canned figs.
Ingredients :
2 16 oz. pkgs. of light red beans
2 Tbls. of baking soda
1 tsp. of salt 

water, enough to cover the beans plus 2'' above the beans

In a large stockpot , bring the water to a full , rolling, hard boil , then, turn off the heat , put the lid on the pot and let sit overnight . 

In the morning , rinse the beans 3 times and rinse the pot , also. 

Fill the pot of beans with water plus 2'' above the beans and bring to a hard boil again, turn down to medium .  

Ingredients: 

3 med. onions, minced 

2 ribs of celery , strings removed , minced 

3 lg. cloves of garlic, minced 

1 red bell pepper , chpd. fine 

2 Tbls. bacon drippings 

In a separate pot, sauté the onion,
celery, bell pepper , and garlic until softened .
      

 Add to the pot of beans . 

3 lg. smoked Ham hocks
Add them to the pot of beans and season the beans with 

1 Tbls. plus 2 tsps. Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning

1 tsp.  garlic powder 

5 bunches gr. onions , cut small
2-3 Tbls. fresh parsley, chpd. fine 

 In a separate pot, slice and sauté Cajun Smoked Pork Sausage  ,
then, add it to the pot of beans. 

Stir occasionally . Cook on Med. Low for a few hours , til tender.