Uncle Earl's Red Beans and Rice

This is for Matthew (who blogged!)

Uncle Earl's Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Volume 1, Page 232

1 lb Red Kidney beans

1/2 lb Ham

10 cups water

1 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1 clove Garlic, chopped

2 bay leaves

Salt and Pepper

- Saute ham in a small amout of oil for 2-3 minutes

- add onions and saute 5 minutes

- add celery, parsley, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste

- add beans and mix well

- add water.

- bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer

-Cook for 2-3 hours until beans are done

-From time to time, mash a few of the beans to make liquid creamy.

-serve with boiled rice.

-Garnish with onion rings and hot pepper vinegar or tobasco.

Enjoy!!

LP