Red Beans and rice

TUESDAY
Big Easy Red Beans and Rice
Recipe can be found at CDKitchen http://www.cdkitchen.com
Serves/Makes: 4 | Difficulty Level: 3 | Ready In: > 5 hrs

Ingredients:
1 pound red kidney beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 pork hambone
Salt to taste
Cayenne to taste
Black pepper to taste
Water
1 pound smoked sausage cut in � inch pieces
Cooked rice

Directions:
Rinse beans; place into crockpot along with onions, bell pepper, garlic, hambone, and bay leaf. Pour enough water in the crock-pot so water is 2 to 3 inches above the beans. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

Smash 1/3 of the beans to thicken, remove bay leaf, add smoked sausage, and cook for additional 30-60 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve hot over cooked rice.