Red Beans And Rice, Louisiana-Style Recipe

Name: Red Beans And Rice, Louisiana-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound red kidney beans; 2 small ham hocks, about 1 1/4 pounds; 2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil or rendered bacon fat; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 cup finely chopped green peppers; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup crushed or chopped canned tomatoes, preferably imported; 1 pound smoked sausage such as Polish sausage,cut into four pieces; Cooked rice (see recipe); 1 cup finely chopped scallions; Hot vinegar, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound red kidney beans
2 small ham hocks, about 1 1/4 pounds
2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil or rendered bacon fat
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped green peppers
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup crushed or chopped canned tomatoes, preferably imported
1 pound smoked sausage such as Polish sausage,cut into four pieces
Cooked rice (see recipe)
1 cup finely chopped scallions
Hot vinegar, optional

1
Put the beans and ham hocks in a large bowl and add cold water to cover, to a level about two inches above the tops of the beans.
2
Cover and let stand overnight.
3
Drain the beans and ham hocks, reserving the water in which they soaked.
4
Put the beans and ham hocks in a kettle.
5
Add enough additional water to the soaking water to make eight cups.
6
Add the water to the beans and ham hocks.
7
Bring to the boil and cook, uncovered, two hours, stirring occasionally from the bottom.
8
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic, onions, green peppers and celery.
9
Cook, stirring, until the mixture is wilted.
10
Add this to the beans.
11
Add the parsley, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
12
As the beans cook, preheat the broiler to high.
13
Place the sausage pieces on a rack and cook about 10 minutes, turning often.
14
Add the sausage pieces to the beans for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
15
Scoop out about one cup of the beans and their liquid and put them in a food processor or electric blender.
16
Blend thoroughly.
17
Return this mixture to the beans.
18
Remove the bay leaf.
19
Spoon one serving of rice into each of eight hot soup bowls.
20
Cover with beans.
21
Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve with a little hot vinegar on the side, to be added, if desired, according to taste.

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* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound red kidney beans, 2 small ham hocks, about 1 1/4 pounds, 2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil or rendered bacon fat, 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Red Beans And Rice, Louisiana-Style 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.

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Red Beans And Rice, Louisiana-Style

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