N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage

Name: N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces dried black beans, medium sized bag, soak and drained twice; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro; 1 ½ teaspoons dried chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon instant minced garlic or 3 fresh garlic cloves; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin; 2 bay leaves; kosher salt; 1 lime, juice of; ½ teaspoon lime rind; 12 ounces chicken stock, canned ok; 2 -3 smoked ham hocks; 1 lb cajun sausage

Servings: persons

14 ounces dried black beans, medium sized bag, soak and drained twice
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon instant minced garlic or 3 fresh garlic cloves
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
2 bay leaves
kosher salt
1 lime, juice of
½ teaspoon lime rind
12 ounces chicken stock, canned ok
2 -3 smoked ham hocks
1 lb cajun sausage

1
Cook sausage with 1/2 cup water in large heavy bottomed pot that the beans will be cooked in, allow water to dissipate and sausage to brown until you have a good fond going on in the pan.
2
Once you have a good caramelized pan, remove the sausage allow to cool and fridge them.
3
Drain grease and replace with tablespoon of a light flavored oil and saute/brown your onion - salt, add celery - salt, all spices and saute till translucent - avoid burning your fond!
4
Add stock to deglaze pan.
5
Add ham hocks (note: These tend to shed bone shards, avoid stirring once these are in the mix.
6
Remove them after cooking is complete and pull the meat off the bone on a separate plate.
7
Add the meat back into the mix).
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Add beans.
9
Add enough water to just cover beans/ham hocks bring the party to a boil then reduce heat and cook until beans are soft.
10
I used a pressure cooker, the whole meal was done in 30 minutes -- with that said, only allow pressure to get it's initial burst of steam then bring down the heat to a low simmer -- beans can foam up and clog your cooker - always monitor this process.
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12
While awaiting the beans to soften, prep lime and the lime rind, cut sausage into bite size chunks - taste sausage for heat and adjust to your preference.
13
consider some cayenne to the mix.
14
The Chipotle pepper does provide a subtle heat that will make your forhead sweat but no significant affect to the tongue.
15
Once the beans are cooked, add remaining ingredients and simmer another 10 minutes.
16
I like my beans a bit soupy so I choose not to thicken it.
17
To help thicken the dish, food process 1/3 of the beans into a paste then reincorperate them.
18
Serve over rice, perhaps corn bread or fried plantains.
19
Garnish
20
chopped red bell pepper & Scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 14 ounces dried black beans, medium sized bag, soak and drained twice, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage 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.

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N'awlins Inspired Black Beans and Cajun Sausage

Tips for the best results

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