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There are many variations of red beans and rice, Guste says. Many seasoning
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meats can be used: pickled pork, pork chops, sausage, salt pork, pigs' tails,
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bacon, tasso and smoked meats. But ham is probably the most popular.
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1 lb dry red kidney beans (2 1/2 c.), soaked overnight (see note)
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2 quart water
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2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or possibly vegetable oil
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1 lrg onion, minced
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1 bn green onions, minced
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1 x green or possibly red bell pepper, seeded and minced
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4 x cloves garlic, chopped
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1 lb smoked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
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3 x bay leaves
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1 tsp dry thyme
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
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1 Tbsp. vinegar
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
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6 c. warm cooked white rice (2 c. raw)
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