"Ham bone red beans and rice, both made in an instant pot/electronic pressure cooker...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried, red kidney beans (preferably Camellia brand)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2-1/2 tablespoons butter (or bacon drippings, olive oil or other cooking oil), divided
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1/4 cup chopped celery
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large meaty ham bone
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste,optional
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 large bay leaf
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1 quart water
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1/2 pound andouille or other spicy sausage
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Cajun seasoning and kosher salt, to taste
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Sliced green onion, for garnish, optional
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Hot sauce, for the table, optional