Smothered wite beans

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2.00tablespoonbacon fat
1.00cupchopped onions
¼cupchopped celery
2.00bay leaves
½poundsandouille sausage; cut 1/2 slices,
1; see * note
1.00tablespoonminced garlic
1.00poundsnavy beans
8.00cupwater; to 10 cups
1tabasco sauce; to taste
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Directions

* Note: See the "Andouille Sausage" recipe which is included in this collection.

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the bacon fat. When the fat is hot, saute the onions and celery for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves. Add the sausage and garlic and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Add the beans and water. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beans are soft and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Remove the bay leaf. This recipe yields 8 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2431 broadcast 11-11-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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12-14-1996

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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