Andouille sausage and beans is a classic combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The smoky, spicy flavor of the sausage pairs perfectly with the creamy texture of the beans, making for a hearty and satisfying dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate weekend feast, there's an andouille sausage and beans recipe out there to suit your needs. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for this delicious dish, from traditional Southern recipes to more modern interpretations. So grab your ingredients and get ready to cook up a pot of andouille sausage and beans that will tantalize your taste buds!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREOLE-STYLE WHITE BEANS AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE OVER RICE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the ham hock, onions, celery, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves, thyme, and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beans and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the beans just simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the skin on the beans is tender and the beans begin to soften, about 2 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the sausage and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft and creamy, about 1 hour longer*. (If desired, the ham hock can be removed at this point and either discarded or, when cool enough to handle, the meat can be removed from the bone and returned to the beans and the bone and skin discarded.) Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs and serve the beans and sausage over hot white rice.
- Pass the hot sauce at the table for guests to use at their own discretion.
AUTHENTIC AND QUICK RED BEANS AND RICE (WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE)
I modified this from an authentic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice recipe because I didn't have time to soak dried beans. This still has all the flavor, but is faster since it uses canned beans. A nice touch is to use both light and dark kidney beans and to crumble some sausage into the mix. People will ask you for the recipe for this one!
Provided by Slicey
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat one cup of water and soak bay leaves in the water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced celery and cook 1-2 minutes. Then add diced Onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to large stock pot. Drain kidney beans, reserving some of the liquid, and add beans to pot. Add one can of diced tomatoes (with liquid) to stock pot. Remove the bay leaves from the hot water and add the seasoned liquid to the pot. (If the bay leaves have not soaked long enough, you can add them later). If additional liquid is needed, add some of the reserved liquid from the beans or a small amount of water.
- In the same skillet you sauteed vegetables in, add Andouille sausage and cook over medium heat. You can slice the sausage then cook it or cook whole sausage then let cool and slice.
- Add cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning to the stock pot with the beans and vegetables. Bring to a slight boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir cooked sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. At this point, you can add Goya brand Sofrito (a sauce used to season soups and stews) or 1 packet Sazon Goya (a seasoning packet that contains MSG) if desired. You can find Goya products in the Mexican food aisle of the grocery store.
- Add additional water, salt, pepper, or Creole seasoning to taste, if needed.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, put 1 Tablespoon butter, and 2 cups water for every one cup dry rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice. Serve Louisiana Hot Sauce at the table, if desired.
SPICY RED BEANS WITH CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
This recipe came to The Times in a 2012 article about cooking in a bean hole, a classic method of outdoor cooking popular in Maine. Here's how it works: Dig a hole big enough for the pot you're planning to cook in, then build a fire of hardwood logs in it. Drop a dozen or so rocks into the fire once it's started. When the wood has burned down to embers, remove the rocks using barbecue gloves, put your pot of presoaked beans into the embers, drop the rocks around and on top of the pot, cover everything with dirt and walk away. Come back in about eight hours, and your beans should be ready. Not in the mood to dig a hole in your backyard? No worries. These spicy New Orleans-style red beans with chicken and andouille sausage can just as easily be made in your oven. The slightly sweet creaminess of the beans and the richness of the chicken temper the sharp heat of the andouille sausage and red pepper flakes. Serve over a pile of snowy white rice alongside an ice-cold beer.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans and heat the oven to 350.
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken thighs and brown well, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the thighs, add the sausage to pot and brown well, another 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add back the thighs and sausage along with the beans, filé powder if using, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and enough water to cover. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, checking every half-hour or so after the first hour and adding water as needed if all the liquid has been absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 862, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 840 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND BEANS
Make and share this Andouille Sausage and Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Plainbil
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the sausage, Cajun seasoning, onion, garlic, and celery over medium heat for several minutes.
- Add beans, stewed tomatoes, bouillon and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the remaining water and corn starch and add it to recipe. Mix to thicken.
- Serve the mixture in individual soup bowls with a portion of cooked rice on the top.
Tips for Cooking Andouille Sausage and Beans:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh andouille sausage, dried beans, and vegetables. Look for andouille sausage that is made with pork shoulder or pork butt, as these cuts have the best flavor.
- Soak the beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time. Make sure to rinse the beans well before cooking.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your andouille sausage and beans dish. Some popular choices include onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
- Season the dish well: Andouille sausage and beans is a flavorful dish, so don't be afraid to season it well. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin to taste.
- Cook the dish slowly: Andouille sausage and beans is a slow-cooked dish. Simmer it for at least 1 hour, or until the beans are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Andouille sausage and beans is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover andouille sausage. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of andouille sausage and beans that your family and friends will love.
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