Popeye'S Red Beans N Rice Clone Recipe

Name: Popeye'S Red Beans N Rice Clone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can red beans; 1 slice salt pork (about 1-inchx4-inch) or 1 slice pork fatback (about 1-inchx4-inch); 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons diced onions; 1 tablespoon bell pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; Pinch of each; garlic powder; onion powder; cumin powder; celery seed, powder; paprika; chili powder; cayenne powder; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can red beans
1 slice salt pork (about 1-inchx4-inch) or 1 slice pork fatback (about 1-inchx4-inch)
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons diced onions
1 tablespoon bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Pinch of each
garlic powder
onion powder
cumin powder
celery seed, powder
paprika
chili powder
cayenne powder
1/2 cup water

1
Cook oil, pork, onion, and green pepper over low-med heat until meat is translucent & fat is rendered. Don't brown or overcook meat.
2
Put meat mixture (incl. all the fat & oil) in food processor with a little water and about 25 beans and mix until blended & smooth. Place back in cooking pot.
3
Mix or pulse remaining beans in food processor with enough water until it has consistency of salsa. Add to cooking pot.
4
Add remaining ingredients to cooking pot (spices, liquid smoke, sugar) and enough water to make a loose, soupy mixture (the beans will thicken the mixture as it cooks).
5
Cook over low-med heat for 10 minutes, stirring, and adding water as necessary to end up with the consistency of thick gravy. Serve over quality white rice.

105

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, 1 slice salt pork (about 1-inchx4-inch) or 1 slice pork fatback (about 1-inchx4-inch), 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons diced onions, and more.

Yes, Popeye'S Red Beans N Rice Clone 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!

Popeye'S Red Beans N Rice Clone

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Variations & substitutions

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