Ingredients
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 quart water
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1 large smoked ham hock
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2 -3 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 cups chopped celery
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2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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hot cooked rice
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1 1/2 cups chopped onions
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1 lb dried red kidney beans
Instructions
- Sort and rinse beans.
- In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy.
- Just before serving remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
- Serve over rice.