Our daughter Jenny lives in Baton Rouge and is a wonderful cook - this is her recipe for authentic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice. If you can't find Tasso, look online to order or substitute smoked pork or sausage.
 

Ingredients:

• Dried beans

• Baking soda

• Water
   

• 1 onion

• Several cloves of garlic

• Tasso (or smoked pork, sausage, etc.)

• Bell pepper

• Celery seasoning

Preparation:
Soak beans overnight in water with baking soda. Rinse.

In a large pot, place onion, garlic, Tasso, bell pepper, celery seasoning, beans and water to cover. Bring to a boil and then simmer for a few hours. Serve over rice.