Ingredients:
1 cup red beans, washed and drained
3 cups of water
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 large bay leaf, crushed
Procedure:
1. Cook beans in water.
2. Season with salt and bacon drippings, ham or other seasoning meat.
3. Cook for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Add onion, garlic, celery, and bay leaf.
5. Continue to cook over low heat for 1/2 to 1 hour.
6. If beans become too dry, add heated water.
7. Two tablespoons of sugar improve the whole effect.
8. Serve with rice.
Serves four people.
