Red Beans and Rice

• A Quart of Dried Red Beans
• A Carrot
• An Onion

Wash the beans and soak them over night, or at least five to six hours, in fresh, cold water. When ready to cook, drain off this water and put the Beans in a pot of cold water, covering with at least two quarts, for Beans must cook thoroughly. Let the water heat slowly, then add the ham or salt pork and the herbs and onion and carrot, minced fine. Boil the Beans at least two hours, or until ten