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Sort the beansthis is checking carefully through the beans for rocks, little clumps of dirt and funky beans.
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Rinse the beans well in a colander.
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Add sorted and rinsed red beans to a 10-quart pot.
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Add approximately 8 cups water and cover the pot.
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Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
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Then, keeping the pot covered, remove it from heat and set aside for 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, chop onion and celery.
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Slice sausage.
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Measure thyme, Cajun spice mix and minced garlic.
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Count out bay leaves.
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Set aside all ingredients until beans have soaked for 1 hour.
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Then add all of the prepared ingredients (except the rice, which is for serving) plus the Flavor Boost packet into the pot of beans.
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Add enough water to cover everything.
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Put lid on pot.
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Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until liquid has thickened to desired consistency.
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A gravy-like consistency is the traditionally preferred thickness.
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Serve beans over brown rice with ham steak and a green salad.
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Store remaining red beans in labeled (date and contents) 4-cup containers.
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These containers will make dinner for 4 people, 4 times.
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When reheating in microwave from the freezer, it may be necessary to add a little water.
