Ingredients

1 C. dried red beans, soaked overnight
3 C. water
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or one small ham hock
1 small onion, studded with 2 whole cloves
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 rib celery, chopped
1/4 C. finely chopped parsley
1 bay leaf, broken into pieces
1 C. rice, cooked according to package directions

Cooking Instructions

Drain the beans and place in a heavy kettle with water, salt, pepper and bacon drippings or ham hock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley and bay leaf. Return to a boil and cook for 1 hour longer. Serve on hot rice. Serves 4.
 
 
"I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able," (1Corinthians 3:2)