Recipe: Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

1 smoked sausage, about one pound, split lengthwise
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup (3 oz.) smoked ham, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomato, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (16-oz.) can red beans, drained
1 cup long-grained rice

Broil or grill sausage until browned, keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet with tight-fitting lid, saute ham, onion and garlic in oil until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes.

Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve immediately with grilled sausage.

Servings: 6
Source: National Pork Board