New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Peppers

Name: New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. thick-cut bacon; 1 medium onion; 1 inner celery rib; 2 clove garlic; 1 pickled jalapeno; 1/4 c. Peppadew peppers; 30 oz. red kidney beans; 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth; salt; Freshly ground pepper; Steamed white rice

Servings: persons

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In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Add the onion, celery, garlic, pickled jalapeno, and 1/4 cup of Peppadews and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Add the beans with their liquid and the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
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Simmer over moderate heat until the liquid is slightly reduced, 8 minutes.
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Season the beans with salt and pepper.
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Ladle the beans into bowls and top with a mound of rice.
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Garnish with more Peppadews and serve right away.
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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, 1 medium onion, 1 inner celery rib, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!