* Exported from MasterCook * Red Beans And Rice (Dupree) Recipe By : Nathalie Dupree Cooks, TVFN Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Rice Beans Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Dried red beans -- - soaked overnight 1/2 lb Salt pork or ham hock -- diced 3 c Onion -- chopped 1 bn Green onions with tops -- - chopped 1 c Green bell pepper -- chopped 2 cl Garlic -- chopped 1 c Fresh parsley -- finely chopped 1 tb Salt 3/4 ts Ground cayenne 1 ts Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 ts Fresh oregano -- finely chopped 2 Bay leaves -- crumbled 3 ds Hot sauce -- generous 1 tb Worcestershire sauce 3 c Boiled rice Drain the beans, place them in 2 qt water with the salt pork, and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Add the chopped onions, green onions, bell pepper, and garlic; and cook slowly for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Test the beans after 2 hours. They shout be tender not mushy. Add the parsley, salt, peppers, oregano, bay leaves, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. In a large pot combine with the cooked rice. May be made ahead and reheated over low heat or in the microwave. Yield: 4 Servings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -