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Smothered White Beans (Emeril Lagasse)
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound navy beans
8 to 10 cups water
hot pepper sauce, to taste
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the bacon fat. When the fat is hot, saute the onions and celery for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves. Add the sausage and garlic and continue to saute for 3 minutes. Add the beans and water. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beans are soft and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Remove the bay leaf.
By RecipeOfHealth.com