Louisiana Hot Beans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 53:4-5

    [4] 

    Surely he has borne our griefs

        and carried our sorrows;

    yet we esteemed him stricken,

        smitten by God, and afflicted. 

    [5] 

    But he was pierced for our transgressions;

        he was crushed for our iniquities;

    upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

        and with his wounds we are healed.

1 lb white beans(I used Mayacabo beans) 

Cover with water, bring to boil, cook 15 minutes 

Turn off heat

Add water if necessary to cover beans

Cover for 30 minutes 

Drain water and set aside

1 t Olive oil

2 T Butter

1 Onion, diced

1 c Celery, diced

1 c Bell pepper, diced 

2 T roasted Garlic

1 c chopped Ham 

1 t Cajun seasoning 

1 T Sugar

1 t Hot sauce

1 t dried Thyme

1 Bay leaf 

Add butter and oil to large pot ( I used a Dutch Oven)

Add veggies, ham and seasonings

Sauté until tender

Add drained beans to pot

Cover with stock

Add hot sauce

Add bay leaf

Bring to boil

Simmer with lid loosely on for 1-2 hours

Stir often 

Check for tenderness after 1 hr and adjust seasonings if necessary 

Mash some of the beans against side to promote creaminess 

Serve over rice, with cornbread, onion and pieces of crispy Catfish on the side