Red Beans

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Just had these for dinner tonight so i thought I’d share….

8 cups cold water
1 .b dry red kidney beans
2 med yellow onions chopped
1 bunch green onions chopped (including green parts)
2 stalks celery chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1/2 lb hot links sliced thick
1 thick slice of ham cubed
3 bay leaves
1 lg pinch of ground thyme
black pepper

Place all ingredients in large pot over med high heat. once boiling turn down to low and simmer covered stirring occasionally for 3-4 hours. smash 1/3 of beans against side of pot with wooden spoon.

if not ready try again in 1/2 hour. Add cayenne pepper and tobasco sauce to taste. simmer 20 min more.

Serve with toasted sourdough slices. Warms you from the inside and makes the house smell good all day!

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