Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1

cup dried kidney beans (8 oz), sorted and rinsed*

3

cups water

2

oz salt pork (with rind), diced, or 3 slices bacon, cut up

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

cup uncooked regular long-grain rice

1

teaspoon salt

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, heat beans and water to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender (do not boil or beans will fall apart).

Drain beans, reserving liquid. In 10-inch skillet, cook salt pork over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.

Add enough water to bean liquid, if necessary, to measure 2 cups. Add bean liquid, salt pork mixture, rice and salt to beans in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Cover and let steam 5 to 10 minutes.

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