New Orleans Red Beans BSB Style

Ingredients:

1-2 lb pack of Camellia Beans

1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced

1/2 lb sliced pickled  meat (may substitute with seasoning ham)

8-10 cups of water or chicken broth or half water/half broth (may add more depending on desired gravy consistency)

1/2 stick of butter

Cajun Seasoning to taste

2 cups chopped seasoning blend (onion, bell peppers, celery)

2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp of onion & garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste, 2 minced garlic cloves

Cooked Rice

Directions:

1. Rinse, then soak beans (3 hrs hot water soak or overnight)

2. In large heavy pot, cook sliced pickled meat, until 80% cooked, add sausages, chopped seasoning blend, garlic  & continue cooking until seasoning has softened & meat is 100% cooked.

3. Add beans, water/broth & bay leaves.

4. Bring to rolling boil for 30 mins, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking at the bottom of the pot.

5. Reduce heat, add onion & garlic powder, and  butter.  Allow to simmer & continue stirring until beans have reached the desired tenderness. (This could take up to 2 hours)

6. Remove bay leaves.

7. If you’d prefer a thick gravy, smash a few beans to add thickness.

8. Add salt & pepper to taste.

9. Serve over hot cooked rice.

*All meats may be substituted for smoked turkey and added at step 3.