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Classic Red Beans and Rice

This regional favorite has broad appeal because it is hearty and tasty but no too hot. It's a good way to add variety to the menu.—Shirley Johnson, Kenner, Louisiana

65 ServingsPrep: 2-1/2 hours + standing Cook: 2 hours

Ingredients

6 pounds dried kidney beans
18 garlic cloves, minced
6 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
2 pounds sliced bacon, diced
3 pounds smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 pounds cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 medium onions, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
3 green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup salt
2 tablespoons pepper
22 cups hot cooked rice
Hot pepper sauce, optional

Directions

Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in stockpots; add
water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove
from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain and discard liquid. To beans, add 9 qts. water, garlic, bay
leaves and browning sauce if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat;

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Classic Red Beans and Rice (continued)

Directions (continued)

cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Meanwhile, in large skillets, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a
slotted spoon to paper towels. In the drippings, cook the sausage
and ham until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Add oil to drippings in skillets. Stir in flour until smooth; cook
and stir over medium heat until reddish brown, about 12-14 minutes.
Add the onions, celery and green peppers; cook and stir until
tender. Stir into bean mixture.
Add the bacon, sausage, ham, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay
leaves. Serve with rice and hot sauce if desired. Yield: 65 servings
(about 1 cup beans and 1/3 cup rice).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 373 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 1,035 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 18 g protein.