re: Would like to compare Red Beans and Rice Recipes.

Camellia red kidney beans and let soak over night . I add a tsp. of liquid crab boil to the water as I like my beans spicy

dice 1 med yellow onion, and cook down till translucent in large magnalite or cast iron pot. I usually add 2 Tbsp of butter when cooking down vegetables. Add 1 Tsp of minced garlic and some smoked Tasso that has been diced into bite size pcs. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat as garlic will cook pretty fast. Do not let garlic burn.

Then add soaked beans and water to large pot , cover and cook over low heat for most of the day. (crockpot will also work for cooking). You can add 1 tsp. of liquid smoke for more flavor.

After cooking most of the day, mash some of the beans with large spoon into side of pot, or purée 1 cup of the cooked beans. This will make them the consistency of Popeyes creamy red beans.

I use long grain parboiled rice