Leftover Ham Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Leftover Ham Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over; 3 cups dry red wine; 3 tablespoons bacon grease; 1/2 lb ham; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (Essence of Emiril Emeril Lagasse's Essence ); 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 lb smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 4 10 cups chicken stock or 10 cups water; 4 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 cups dry red wine
3 tablespoons bacon grease
1/2 lb ham
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (Essence of Emiril Emeril Lagasse's Essence )
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 lb smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
4 10 cups chicken stock or 10 cups water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup green onion, chopped (for garnish)

1
Place the beans in a large bowl or pot add wine and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat.
3
Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the Essence and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the beans and stock and/or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
7
Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Or remove 3-4 cups of beans and puree in blender or with immersion blender, return to pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
8
Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

1190

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over, 3 cups dry red wine, 3 tablespoons bacon grease, 1/2 lb ham, and more.

Yes, Leftover Ham 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.

Leftover Ham Red Beans And Rice

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