Red Beans and Rice
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cups chopped onions
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
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Salt and cayenne, to taste
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4 bay leaves
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 pound smoked ham hocks
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1/2 pound boiled pickled pork meat* (see note)
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1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked and drained
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3 tablespoons chopped garlic
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10 cups chicken stock, or water
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4 cups cooked white rice
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
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