New Orleans Red Beans Recipe

Name: New Orleans Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry red kidney beans; 1 lb. ham, cut into 4 to 6 pieces; 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 4 to 6 pieces; 10 c. water; 2 onions, chopped; 3 toes garlic, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1/8 c. fresh parsley, chopped; 3 large bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry red kidney beans
1 lb. ham, cut into 4 to 6 pieces
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 4 to 6 pieces
10 c. water
2 onions, chopped
3 toes garlic, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/8 c. fresh parsley, chopped
3 large bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste

1
Rinse and sort beans; set aside.
2
Heat heavy 5-quart pot (medium-high heat).
3
Add ham; sear rapidly to brown both sides. Remove from pot.
4
Add sausage.
5
Keep heat adjusted so bottom of pot forms brown crust, but does not burn.
6
Remove sausage when brown on all sides.
7
Remove fat except for small film over crust.
8
Add onions, celery, garlic and parsley.
9
Stir and scrape bottom of pot to break up coagulated particles.
10
When onions are soft and brown, add water, beans, meat, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
11
Reduce heat and simmer covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Return to medium-high heat and boil uncovered rapidly for 5 minutes or until beans start to break up.
12
With back of spoon, smash some beans against sides of pot and stir to thicken gravy.
13
Adjust seasoning and serve over steamed rice.

471

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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. dry red kidney beans, 1 lb. ham, cut into 4 to 6 pieces, 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 4 to 6 pieces, 10 c. water, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

New Orleans Red Beans

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