Terry's Cajun Red Beans Recipe

Name: Terry's Cajun Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried red kidney beans; 4 quarts water; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 4 pieces chicken (legs or wings); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 12-1 teaspoon dried red pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red kidney beans
4 quarts water
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
4 pieces chicken (legs or wings)
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
12-1 teaspoon dried red pepper (to taste)

1
Soak beans overnight in 2 quarts of water.
2
Drain.
3
In a large pot, saute the bacon until the fat starts to render.
4
Add the smoked sausage and chicken and stir until it starts to brown.
5
Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until it starts to soften.
6
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt and red pepper.
7
Add the soaked beans and bay leaf and 2 quarts of water.
8
Bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
9
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender, but not mushy.
10
Remove the bay leaf and chicken and take the meat off the bones.
11
Add the chicken meat back to the pot and serve over rice.

742

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, 4 quarts water, 6 slices bacon, chopped, 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced, and more.

Yes, Terry's Cajun Red 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Terry's Cajun Red Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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