Creamy Red Kidney Beans

Ready in 1 hour and 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb bag of Red Kidney Beans ( I use Camellia Beans)

• 9 cups of water

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 tbsps of chopped onions

• 2 tbsps of chopped bell peppers

• 2 tsps of garlic powder

• 1 tbsp parsley flakes

• 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar

• 2 tsps Cajun Seasoning

• 2 links of smoked sausage cut into slices or bacon

• 1 stick of butter

• Olive Oil to saute sausage, onions, and peppers. Just enough to coat the bottom of the pot.

• Large pot

Directions

1. Wash beans and look for any bad beans or foreign objects and take out. Soak beans overnight or about 4 hours in a bowl of water if you are not using the Camellia brand beans. Other brands are tough and take longer to cook if not soaked.

2. Slice smoked sausage and/or bacon and chop up onions and peppers.

3. Saute your meat, onions, and peppers in a skillet with a little olive oil for five minutes in the same pot you are going to cook the beans in.

4. Add water, beans, butter, vinegar, and bay leaf to the pot.

5. Bring to a rolling boil for 15 mins, stir, and then turn down to medium heat and allow to simmer.

6. After about 45 mins you can smash the beans up against the side of the pot to see if they are tender. You can also smash a little bit more to make the beans creamier.

7. Add your cajun seasonings, garlic powder, parsley, and stir.

8. The beans are done when the liquid is a thick consistency and the beans are tender.

9. Serve with cooked white rice.

Ca C’est Bon! (That’s Good!)

Lagniappe

If the gravy is too watery, allow it to simmer on a higher heat with the top off the pot to evaporate more water. But watch closely and stir so not to burn.

Ham hocks, ham, turkey necks, etc. can be added to these delicious beans in place of the sausage and bacon.

Check my recipe list for the Perfect White Rice.