Red Beans and Rice Mary style

I love this recipe, there may be a lot out there similar but this is my creation. And I forgot to take a picture, so the picture is courtesy a free stock photo LOL.

Stock photo

Red Beans & Rice Large pot full....

2 lb Red Beans (soaked overnight and rinsed)

16 oz. long grain rice (2-3 more water when adding rice)

6 cups water 

2 links Cajun Sausage sliced

2 cups Tomatoes

1 Green Bell Pepper chopped

1 lg Onion (2 1/2cp) chopped

4 cloves Garlic

2 St. Celery chopped

6 oz pork shredded

2 Tbsp Cajun Mix

1 tsp. Thyme

1/2 Tsp. Sage

1 tsp. Parsley

2 bay leafs

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Add everything to Crock pot except rice and extra water. Place on high for 4 hours. Then add more water and the rice and cook on high for 4 hours. Stir frequently. 

Enjoy. I'm not even going to tell you how many calories are in this. Let's just say, keep it to a small portion as you do with everything else, and have this for a party or special occasion. 

A crisp sweet white wine goes well with this.