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Perfect Red Beans And Rice

Jimy fahrenholtz spent 25 years perfecting this recipe. So said the article in the times picayune.

Steps

In a very large mixing bowl , combine all ingredients except ham , sausage and rice.
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
When ready to cook , place all in a pot with the ham and sausage.
Bring to a boil , then lower heat , cover , and strongly simmer , for 1 hour.
Stir as needed to keep beans from sticking.
Reduce heat and slowly simmer , covered , between 2 and 4 hours , or until mixture is very thick and beans are tender.
During the slow-simmering process , stir frequently , especially toward end of cooking time , adding more water to pot only if dish seems too dry.
About 1 hour before done , periodically mash some of the beans with a potato masher , scraping pan bottom clean after each mashing.
Try to mash about 40 percent of the beans.
Serve immediately over rice or , preferably , let beans cool and refrigerate overnight.
Reheat for serving.

Ingredients

red beans, onions, celery ribs, bay leaves, tabasco sauce, italian seasoning, creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, kitchen bouquet, water, seasoning, cooked long-grain rice