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