Smothered White Beans Recipe

Name: Smothered White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bacon fat; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pound navy beans; 8 to 10 cups water; Hot pepper sauce, to taste; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound navy beans
8 to 10 cups water
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper

1
In a large heavy saucepan, heat the bacon fat.
2
When the fat is hot, saute the onions and celery for about 5 minutes.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the bay leaves.
5
Add the sausage and garlic and continue to saute for 3 minutes.
6
Add the beans and water.
7
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
8
Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beans are soft and creamy.
9
Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
10
Remove the bay leaf.

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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: 2 tablespoons bacon fat, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Smothered White 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.

Smothered White Beans

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