INGREDIENTS
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1 Pound Dried Cassoulet Beans (or dried red beans, for authenticity)
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1 – 2 Tablespoons Bacon Fat (or olive oil – amount depends on fat content of your sausage)
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6½ Ounces Lamb Merguez Sausage (cut into 1 inch pieces)(or smoked sausage of your choice)
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1 Medium Yellow Onion (chopped)
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3 Stalks Celery (chopped)
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1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
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1 Good Pinch of Kosher Salt
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A Few Grinds of Black Pepper
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2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
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2 Teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
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2 Bay Leaves
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1½ – 2 Pounds Smoked Ham Hocks
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4 Cups Vegetable Stock
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2 Cups Water
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2 Cups (uncooked) Royal Blend with Brown, Red & Wild Rice
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Parsley (optional)