Sapo's Red Beans & Rice

Sapo's Red
Beans & Rice

Ingredients:

• ½Lb
  of Bacon – Chopped
  
• 1
  link of Andouille Sausage – Cubed
• 2
  Teaspoon of Olive Oil
• 1
  Bell Pepper Chopped Medium
• 1
  Large Stalk of Celery. Chopped Medium
• 1
  Medium Onion – Chopped Medium
• 10
  cups of Water
• 1
  LB of Red Beans
• 5
  Cloves of Garlic - Chopped Fine
• 5
  Bay Leafs
• 1
  Tablespoon Lea & Perrin's
• 2
  Tablespoons of Thyme leafs
• 2
  Tablespoons of Tabasco - Original
• 3
  Teaspoon of Cajun Seasoning. I used No SALT “Chiasson's
  Seasoning....
• ¼
  Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Brown
  Rice
• Green
  Onions – 1 bunch chopped... Garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour
   the olive oil in a large pot and heat up tp medium high. Add the
   Andouille & Bacon. Cook until the bacon starts to turn crispy.
2. Add
   the Veggies ( Trinity and Garlic). Sauteed until onions become
   clear.
3. Add
   everything else except the “Green Onions” and “Rice”.....
   Bring to a boil and then to a simmer. Let simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
   Add water if needed. Stir lightly every 50 minutes.
4. Once
   the beans are soft enough to eat. Take about 3 cups of the bean
   mixture and 2 cup of juice and puree it in a blender or food
   processor... Add back to the beans to make them creamy....
5. Make
   some Brown Rice.
   
6. Add
   about ½ cup of Brown Rice to a bowl and then add the Red Beans and
   Garnish with Green Onions pieces......

Enjoy,

Sapo