Mam Papaul's Red Bean Seasoning Mix

This is a 2.5oz box. Makes approximately 9 - 1 cups servings. Cooking Directions: Place dry beans and water in pot. Bring to boil. Turn heat off and let beans soak for 1 hour. Drain beans. Add 3qt fresh water, Mam Papaul's Red Bean Seasoning mix and preferred meat into large pot, stir and bring to boil. Lower heat, simmer for approximately 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Optional:To "cream" beans, mash some beans against the side of the pot with a spoon or remove 1 cup beans, place in a food processor or blender to puree. Return beans to pot. Stir well. Serve over steamed rice. TIP: To shorten cooking time soak beans overnight in 4 qt of water, drain and cook as directed. This process reduces cooking time and "gassiness."