INGREDIENTS
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1 lb dried kidney beans, I prefer the pink ones to the dark red ones
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1 ham hock (optional)
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
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1 tablespoon chicken stock, powdered
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder, I use one Knorr mini cube (optional)
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
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2 -3 bay leaves
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1 onion, chopped
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1 bell pepper, chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 -2 tablespoon salt, according to your taste
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1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, Tony Cacheres and Zatarains brand are both very good
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1/4 cup butter
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1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, Chipotle flavored is really nice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons cornflour
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1 lb smoked sausage