INGREDIENTS
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1 (1 pound) bag dried small red beans
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8 cups water
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4 chicken bouillon cubes (can use 2 less cups of water and add one can of chicken broth)
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1 teaspoon bacon grease (optional)
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1 ham hock
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon thyme
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground sage
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1 (approx. 1 pound package) smoked sausage, cut into slices or pieces (I use Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage)
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon salt
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Long grain rice or rice of your choice
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