Red Beans And Rice Recipe

•     There are many variations of red beans and rice, Guste says. Many seasoning
•     meats can be used: pickled pork, pork chops, sausage, salt pork, pigs' tails,
•     bacon, tasso and smoked meats. But ham is probably the most popular.
• 1 lb dry red kidney beans (2 1/2 c.), soaked overnight (see note)
• 2 quart water
• 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or possibly vegetable oil
• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 1 bn green onions, minced
• 1 x green or possibly red bell pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lb smoked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 x bay leaves
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 6 c. warm cooked white rice (2 c. raw)

Directions