Delta 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 chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. Place beans in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain.
2. Bring beans, 6 cups water, sausage, and ham to a boil in a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet until tender. Add to bean mixture. Stir in green onions and next 9 ingredients. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4. Bring bean mixture to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring often, 1 hour. Serve over rice.