Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 2  bay leaves 
• 24 ounce beans red drained and rinsed canned
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock see 
• 4 cups chicken stock see 
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1  bell pepper green chopped
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cups rice long-grain
• 1 tablespoon neelys rub dry
• 1 pinch salt 
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 pound sausage smoked cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Saute the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic until tender.
3. Add the smoked sausage, Neelys Dry Rub, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Saute for about 5 minutes then add the red beans, chicken stock and bay leaves.
5. Let simmer uncovered on low for 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally and adding water, if necessary.
6. While the beans are cooking add all the ingredients for the rice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover and let cook for 15 minutes. Once the rice is cooked, let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Serve with the red beans.