* Exported from MasterCook * CRAIG'S FAVORITE RED BEANS & RICE Recipe By : The Legends of Louisiana Cookbook Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cajun Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Red beans 2 tb Olive oil 2 tb Bacon Drippings 2 Garlic clove -- minced 1 md Onion -- minced 1 bn Scallion, with tops -sliced thin 1/2 md Bell pepper -- minced 4 Celery stalk, w/leaves -minced 1 tb Parsley 1 lb Ham seasoning (cubes) 6 oz Salt bacon (opt) 1/2 ts Thyme 1 Bay leaf 1/2 ts Dried Italian seasoning 1/2 ts Lemon pepper 2 Chicken bouillon cubes Soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse well In a pressure cooker, heat the olive oil and bacon drippings. Add the garlic, onion, green onions, bell pepper, celery and parsley. Saute for about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, including the drained red beans. Add enough water to cover the beans by at least 1 inch. Pressure cook for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook for about 15 minutes to thicken. Serve over rice with French Bread. Serves 6 or more. { Submitted by Chiqui Collier, Cookery N'Orleans Style Restaurant } [ The Legends of Louisiana Cookbook; Sheila Ainbinder; ISBN 0-671-70817-1 ] Submitted By LISE WARING On TUE, 19 DEC 1995 093858 GMT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -