Real Cajun Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red beans, soaked overnight
1/2 lb. salt pork
2 qt. water
3 c. chopped Bermuda onions
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 c. parsley, chopped
1 c. bell pepper, chopped
2 large pods garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
3 generous dashes Tabasco
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 small (4 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. leaf thyme (dried)
1 lb. bulk sausage, made into 8 to 10 tiny patties (optional)

Preparation

Cook beans and pork in salted water slowly for 45 minutes. Add vegetables, seasonings and tomato sauce.
Cook slowly another hour, stirring occasionally.
Add sausage for extra body; cook 45 minutes more.
Cool, but do not necessarily refrigerate.
Reheat and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve over boiled rice.
Less pepper may be used for a tender palate!