Spicy Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 pounds dried red kidney beans
• 5 bacon slices, chopped
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/2 pound salt pork, quartered
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

1. Place kidney beans in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans, and let soak 8 hours. Drain beans; rinse thoroughly, and drain again.
2. Sauté bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Add smoked sausage and salt pork; sauté 5 minutes or until sausage is golden brown. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in beans, broth, 2 cups water, and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 hours or until beans are tender. Remove salt pork before serving. Serve over rice
4. Note: For quick soaking, place kidney beans in a Dutch oven; cover with water 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute; cover, remove from heat, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and proceed with recipe.