Zydeco Chop Chop Red Beans & Rice

Directions:

1. Rinse and sort beans; soak beans if desired.
2. In a large heavy pot, melt 1/4 stick butter over medium heat. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the Zydeco Chop Chop and add remainder to pot. Sautè for 30-45 seconds.
3. Add beans and water.
4. Bring to a rolling boil for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are desired tenderness, about 1-2 hours.
6. Add salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning to taste.
7. In a separate pan, cook sliced sausage for 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons rehydrated Zydeco Chop Chop in the last minute of cooking. 
8. Add cooked sausage to the red beans. 
9. Serve over hot cooked rice.