Spicy Red Beans with Ham and Andouille Sausage Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Beans with Ham and Andouille Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried red beans, picked over and soaked overnight; 3 quarts water; 2 meaty smoked ham hocks; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 3/4 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 andouille sausage, thinly sliced (about 4 ounces); 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound dried red beans, picked over and soaked overnight
3 quarts water
2 meaty smoked ham hocks
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3/4 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 andouille sausage, thinly sliced (about 4 ounces)
6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Salt

1
Drain and rinse the beans.
2
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the beans with the water, ham hocks, onion, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf and cayenne.
3
Bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
4
Cover partially, reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Add the ham, andouille and scallions and cook over moderate heat until the beans are just beginning to fall apart and the sauce is reduced to a thick gravy, about 30 minutes.
6
Remove the ham hocks.
7
Pull the meat off the bones, tearing it into pieces.
8
Return the meat to the beans and season with salt.
9
Serve hot.

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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: 1 pound dried red beans, picked over and soaked overnight, 3 quarts water, 2 meaty smoked ham hocks, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Beans with Ham and Andouille Sausage 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.

Spicy Red Beans with Ham and Andouille Sausage

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