Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

1 pound dried red beans

6 cups water

1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced

1/2 pound cooked ham, cubed

1 large sweet onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, pressed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Hot cooked rice

Directions:

Place beans in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above the beans; soak for 8 hours. Drain.

Bring beans, 6 cups water, sausage, and ham to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours.

Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet until tender. Add to bean mixture. Stir in green onions and the next 9 ingredients. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

Bring the bean mixture to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring often, for 1 hour.

Serve over hot rice.