Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1 pound bag dried small red beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes (can use 2 less cups of water and add one can of chicken broth)
  • 1 teaspoon bacon grease (optional)
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 approx. 1 pound package smoked sausage, cut into slices or pieces
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Long grain rice or rice of your choice

Instruction

  • Rinse the beans and put in dutch oven or large pot. (I do not soak these beans)  Add water and remaining ingredients except for salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer on low for about 2 hours.  Add salt before serving.   Serve over rice of your choice.