RED BEANS AND RICE ON MONDAY

In a large saucepan combine the dried beans and the water, cover and soak overnight. Add the pork, bacon, or ham and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic for three minutes or until golden. Add the mixture to the beans along with the parsley, salt, and TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours longer, or until the beans are tender enough to mash one easily with a fork. Add hot water as needed to keep the beans covered, and stir occasionally. When the beans are finished they will have soaked up most of the liquid. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Note: The webmaster of the Tabasco site offered to submit some of its recipes to my Recipes from Visitors page as part of an advertising campaign. Although I am honored that Teri's Kitchen, among other recipe sites, was chosen to post the recipes, please note that this is not an endorsement of Tabasco brand products on my part, nor am I receiving any compensation for posting the recipes. I consider it an opportunity to provide more recipes of interest to my guests. You may certainly substitute any hot sauce of preference for the Tabasco products. A link to the Tabasco site is posted below.

About Tabasco: Information about Tabasco brand products and the McIlhenny Company, as well as other recipes, can be found at Tabasco.com. Direct any questions to whatscooking@tabasco.com.

Other recipes submitted by Tabasco.com:

• Chicken, Pork and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
• Avery Island Green Potato Salad
• Cipotle Cheeseburgers