Cook The Book: New Orleans Style Red Beans Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: New Orleans Style Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 2 celery stalks, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 red or green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight in cold water; 10 cups water; 1 ham bone end, ham hock, or cured pork product of some kind (2 or 3 slices of bacon will work, too); 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, plus more for serving; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf, crushed; White rice for serving; Halved grilled seared sausage (optional); Hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
2 celery stalks, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 red or green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight in cold water
10 cups water
1 ham bone end, ham hock, or cured pork product of some kind (2 or 3 slices of bacon will work, too)
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf, crushed
White rice for serving
Halved grilled seared sausage (optional)
Hot sauce, for serving

1
Heat a large pot. Swirl in the oil. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic and saute until soft and lightly caramelized, 11 to 12 minutes,
2
Drain and discard the soaking liquid from the beans and add the beans to the pot. Pour in the fresh water and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
3
Add the ham bone, Tabasco sauce, salt, thyme, and bay leaf. Continue to cook until the beans are soft and tender, 30 to 60 minutes more. (The time will vary depending on the age of the beans, so taste frequently.) Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, crush some of the beans against the side of the pan to create a slightly creamy consistency.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), 2 celery stalks, peeled and finely chopped, 1/2 red or green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: New Orleans Style Red Beans 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.

Cook The Book: New Orleans Style Red Beans

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