In a large pot, combine beans with 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 60–90 minutes, or until tender. Add salt in the last 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

According to New Orleans tradition, red beans and rice is served on Mondays. Long ago, that day was reserved for doing laundry, so dinner needed to be something that could simmer all day without any ...

In Louisiana, red beans and rice are a Monday meal tradition, a classic example of Creole cuisine. Families often cook red beans and rice on Monday, utilizing leftover ham bones... In Louisiana, red ...