<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> A southern favorite from a southern gal. Cover 2 cups of dry red beans* with 4 inches of water. Boil for five minutes. Remove from heat, cover & let sit for 3 hours. Pour off water. In heavy dutch oven, saute: 2 smoked sausages, cut in 1 inch slices (Hillshire Farms is GF) 1 chopped onion 1 chopped green pepper 2 ribs chopped celery When onions are clear, add beans. Cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 1 to 2 hours till beans are very tender. If you stir it vigorously several times during cooking the liquid will develop a creamier texture. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve over hot rice. * Large red kidney or small red beans. Both work well. Large kidney beans will cook quicker. Valerie in Tacoma *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List*