Red Bean Ham Stew | Bush Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans
• 6 cups water
• 3 ham hocks ((about 1 1/2 pounds))
• 1 medium onion, (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper, (diced)
• 3 ribs celery, (diced)
• 1 tablespoon lard, (bacon grease, or oil)
• 1 teaspoon Slap Yo’ Daddy "Love Me Tender" All Purpose Rub -Hot
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Slap Yo’ Daddy "Love Me Tender" All Purpose Rub -Hot
• salt and pepper, (to taste)
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced green bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced celery
• 2 green onions, (sliced)