New Orleans Style Red Beans Recipe

Name: New Orleans Style Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Large Dried Kidney Beans; 6 cups Water; 4 strips Bacon, Cut Into One Inch Pieces; 2 cups Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 cup Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1/2 cups Green Onions (scallions), Chopped; 4 sprigs Parsley, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 pounds Smoked Ham Hock (1 Large Ham Hock); 1/2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Sliced 1/2 Inch Thick; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme, Ground; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons White Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 cups Boiled Rice (see New Orleans Style Boiled Rice Recipe)

Servings: persons

2 cups Large Dried Kidney Beans
6 cups Water
4 strips Bacon, Cut Into One Inch Pieces
2 cups Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 cup Bell Pepper, Chopped
1/2 cups Green Onions (scallions), Chopped
4 sprigs Parsley, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
2 pounds Smoked Ham Hock (1 Large Ham Hock)
1/2 pounds Andouille Sausage, Sliced 1/2 Inch Thick
1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme, Ground
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoons White Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 cups Boiled Rice (see New Orleans Style Boiled Rice Recipe)

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Note: To reduce cooking time soak beans overnight in 4 cups water or put 2 cups of beans in a pot, cover with 4 cups water, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat, cover the pot and let stand for 1 hour.
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In a black cast iron pot, saute the bacon until limp then add the onions, bell pepper, green onions, parsley and garlic.
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Cook until onions are clear, about 5 minutes.
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Add the beans, ham hock to the pot and add enough water to make 6 cups.
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Stir.
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Add the seasonings and stir.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours or until beans become tender and have made a thick sauce.
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Add Andouille Sausage last 30 minutes of cooking and heat.
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Stir to prevent scorching on bottom.
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Add additional water to keep beans covered.
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Serve over boiled rice with pickled onions.

1060

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Large Dried Kidney Beans, 6 cups Water, 4 strips Bacon, Cut Into One Inch Pieces, 2 cups Yellow Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Style 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 Style Red Beans

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