Stove Top Directions Pick a Protein 1b., cut into bite-sized pieces . Smoked Sausage . Ham Cook Pick over and rinse 1 lb. dried red beans. Bring beans and 7 cups water to boil in 4-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Mix Red Bean Seasoning Mix and 1 cup cold water. Add to beans along with sausage, mixing well. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer 2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent beans from sticking. Enjoy Remove from heat. Serve as a side dish or over cooked rice. Canned Beans Directions Pour 5 cans (16 oz. each) red beans, undrained, into 4-quart saucepan. Mix Seasoning Mix and 1 cup cold water. Add to beans along with 1 lb. browned smoked sausage, mixing well. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent beans from sticking. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes.