Authentic Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs red kidney beans; 3 ham hocks; 2 lbs link sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces; 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch garlic powder; ½ cup onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs red kidney beans
3 ham hocks
2 lbs link sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 pinch garlic powder
½ cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups cooked rice

1
Sort and soak beans overnight.
2
In a large pot, add all ingredients except onions, butter, beans and rice, bring to a boil stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 1 hour.
3
While pot is heating up, add onion and butter to a small saucepan and cook until tender, add to pot.
4
Add beans, cover and simmer 2 1/2 -3 hours until beans are tender, adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
5
About 45 minutes to an hour before serving, remove ham hocks, let them cool, and remove meat and skin from them.
6
Discard skin and put meat and bones back into pot.
7
To serve, put a spoonful or two of rice in each bowl and ladle the red bean mixture over it.

754

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs red kidney beans, 3 ham hocks, 2 lbs link sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Authentic Red Beans and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Red Beans and Rice

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