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Creole Red Beans and Rice

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1 pound Dried Red Kidney Beans
1 (1 1/2 pound) Ham Hock or Ham Bone with generous amount of meat
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Celery
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Jalapeño Pepper, chopped

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Place beans and ham hock in a large pot. Cover with water. Water should be 1/2 to 3/4 inch above beans. Heat. When beans and water are hot, add bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, seasonings and jalapeño pepper. Cook slowly for 2 to 3 hours or until gravy is thick and beans are tender. Salt to taste.

Serve over fluffy white rice.