Red Beans and Rice based on how Louis Armstrong Liked It

Ingredients

• 1½ C red beans
• 2 C your choice of protein
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 T vinegar
• 1 t tabasco sauce
• ¼ t thyme
• ¼ t cayenne pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook beans
2. In a dutch over or large pot, brown the protein and onions
3. Add the beans and bring to a simmer
4. Add the rest of the ingredients

Tips for cooking dried beans

In the morning or the night before:

1. Cover beans with about 6 cups of water
2. Bring to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes
3. Turn off heat

When you are ready to begin, bring the beans to a boil, cover, and simmer about an hour, or until soft.

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