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		Ingredients 2 cups red kidney beans 5 strips bacon, cut up 1/2 cup uncooked rice 2 1/2 quarts water 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Soak beans overnight in 1 qt of water in a heavy pot Drain. Add another 1 1/2 qts of water, bacon, garlic and a little salt Simmer slowly for 3 - 4 hours until beans are very soft, and water has cooked down to a thick red sauce (For thickening the beans, a little Cajun secret is to mash some of the beans against the side of the pan during the last half hour of cooking) Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over cooked hot, fluffy rice Serves 6. Supplies on our Website Red Beans and Rice is a traditional New Orleans dish. Many folks in New Orleans will say that Camellia Red Kidney Beans are the only beans to use for authentic Crescent City Red Beans & Rice. But Bootsie's Seasoned Red Beans from Southern Seasonings is another great choice. They come seasoned with special Cajun Spices for a great flavor. Try them with Creole Rose Aromatic Rice for a real Louisiana treat Or Click Here and get both Bootsie's Seasoned Beans and Creole Rose Rice That's both products in a "One Click" combination And last but not least, there's Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice This popular New Orleans dinner mix makes a great Red Beans & Rice dinner that's both fast and easy The recipe on this page came from New Orleans Cooking in the Big Easy. It's a great cookbook loaded with exciting New Orleans recipes. The Bayou Classic Skillet Set is very popular in these parts. This 3-Piece Cast Iron set includes 6", 8" and 10" skillets. And they're equally at home in your kitchen or your own backyard. This Cast Iron Cookware is ideal for frying fish, chicken, hushpuppies, and french fries. Grill steaks, fajitas, vegetables, pancakes, eggs and bacon.