Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb red beans; 8 cups water; 1 lb smoked ham hocks or 1 lb smoked pork shanks; 1 onion, chopped; 12 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; salt and pepper (to taste); ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (or more to taste); ¼ cup butter (1/2 a stick); hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb red beans
8 cups water
1 lb smoked ham hocks or 1 lb smoked pork shanks
1 onion, chopped
12 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
½ teaspoon liquid smoke (or more to taste)
¼ cup butter (1/2 a stick)
hot cooked rice

1
Pick through beans to remove any rocks.
2
Wash beans and cover with water in a large pot.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, ham hocks, and garlic.
4
Cook on low heat until done (about 2 to 3 hours depending upon how soupy you like your beans).
5
Remove hocks; allow to cool.
6
Remove meat from hocks and return meat to bean mixture.
7
Add salt, pepper, liquid smoke and butter; heat through.
8
Serve over rice.

698

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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 red beans, 8 cups water, 1 lb smoked ham hocks or 1 lb smoked pork shanks, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and Rice 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.

Red Beans and Rice

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