Cajun Red Beans with Rice

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound dry pinto, kidney or pink beans
 * 1 quart water
 * 1/4 pound salt Pork, diced
 * 1 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 clove garlic, crushed
 * 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
 * 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1/2 pound well-seasoned Pork Sausage meat, crumbled
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Sort and wash beans.
 * 2) Combine beans, water and Pork in large saucepan.
 * 3) Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 1 hour.
 * 4) Return to heat; simmer 45 minutes.
 * 5) Add Onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, thyme and tomato sauce. Continue simmering, covered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 6) Stir in sausage and green onions; replace cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until beans and sausage are tender. Add boiling water if beans become dry while cooking.
 * 7) Serve beans with mounds of fluffy rice.