Creamy Louisiana Red Beans Recipe

Name: Creamy Louisiana Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried red kidney beans; 4 Tbsp. fat or drippings; 1 large onion, minced; 5 or 6 c. water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs thyme; red pepper seeds (from pod) or few drops hot pepper sauce; salt to taste; 1 ham hock

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried red kidney beans
4 Tbsp. fat or drippings
1 large onion, minced
5 or 6 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
red pepper seeds (from pod) or few drops hot pepper sauce
salt to taste
1 ham hock

1
Wash and pick over red beans, then soak overnight or 6 to 8 hours in enough water to cover.
2
Then drain beans and place in a large pot or pressure cooker.
3
Melt fat or drippings in skillet. Add minced onion and saut until golden brown.
4
Add to red beans along with 5 cups water, seasonings and ham hock.
5
We always add the salt after beans have cooked for a while, tasting to see how much the ham bone has salted it before putting in any additional salt.
6
Cover and cook slowly for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until tender and creamy.

198

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried red kidney beans, 4 Tbsp. fat or drippings, 1 large onion, minced, 5 or 6 c. water, and more.

Yes, Creamy Louisiana Red Beans falls under the General 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.

Creamy Louisiana Red Beans

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