Red Beans And Rice Mix
SEASONING:

1 tablespoon dried bell pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

BEANS & RICE:

2 cups dried red beans
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

TO PREPARE:

2 cups red beans
1 ham bone
seasoning mixture
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound spicy smoked sausage -- sliced
salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine seasoning ingredients. Place in a small,
sealable plastic bag or container. Fill a pint canning jar with red
beans. Fill a sealable plastic bag with rice. Include the recipe for
Red Beans and Rice .

Recipe to attach:

Wash beans. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with water and soak

overnight. The following day, add ham bone and seasoning mixture.

If necessary, add additional water to cover the beans. Cook,
partially covered, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 hours. About 30
minutes before serving, combine rice, water and salt in a saucepan
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook 30
minutes without lifting lid. About 20 minutes before serving, add
sausage, salt and pepper to beans. Serve over rice.

ENJOY!!!