CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE GIFT MIX

Cajun Red Beans and Rice Gift Mix image

Provided by Julie Leo

Categories Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 gift

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups red beans, sorted, put into jar or bag
1/4 cup dehydrated onion
2 tablespoons garlic granules
1/4 cup dehydrated celery (optional)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (do not omit)
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Combine seasonings in a small bag.
1 1/2 cups white rice in a separate packet.
Label: Wash beans, put into pot with spices and 1/2 to 1 lb.
pork neck bones, smoked.
Cook until beans are well done and meat falls from bones.
Take out bones, and shred meat into small pieces.
Serve in large bowl with cooked white rice on bottom.
Garnish with finely minced green onion, and pass bottle of hot sauce.
To cook rice: Bring 3 cup water and 1 teaspoons salt to boil.
Add rice, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
Cajun Red Beans and Rice but add 1 1/2 cups water instead of just 1 cup.
Make small, thick pancakes in a greased skillet, and serve with the beans and rice.