Reply #43: Yes I think rinsing the beans would have helped, also I do not like Andouille

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sausage, which I did not know until I ate it last night. Lastly the recipe (I got it from the back of the red bean can) called for adding Creole spice/seasoning - did not like that either.

This is why I am not a good cook. I need explicit instructions. I debated over draining the beans. It did not say to drain the beans, though I normally would, but it did say to cook until simmering. Since there was no other liquid except the 3 tbsp of oil used to saute the vegetables I couldn't figure out how the beans would simmer so I figured I was supposed to leave the bean juice in.

Not good. :-(

Yours sounds much better :-)