Zydeco Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 8-10 cups water
• 1/4 stick of butter
• 1 cup Zydeco Chop Chop
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• Hot cooked rice

 Directions

1. Rinse and sort beans. (Learn how Camellia Beans suggests rinsing and sorting here)
2. In a large heavy pot add rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop along with 1/4 stick butter. Sautè for 30-45 seconds 
3. Add beans and water.
4. Bring to rolling boil for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat, simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are desired tenderness.
6. Add salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning to taste.
7. In a separate pan, cook sliced sausage for 5 minutes. Add 3 tables spoons rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop in the last minute of cooking. 
8. Add cooked sausage to the red beans. 
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.