Louisiana Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. red beans, washed and drained
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 large bay leaf, crushed
3 c. water
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped

Preparation

Cook beans in water.
Season with salt and bacon drippings, ham or other seasoning meat.
Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add onion, garlic, celery and bay leaf.
Continue to cook over low heat for 1/2 to 1 hour.
If beans become too dry, add heated water.
Two tablespoons of sugar improve the whole effect.
Serve on mounds of rice.
Makes 4 servings.