Best 3 Red Beans And Smoked Sausage Recipes

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Red beans and smoked sausage is a classic Southern dish that is both comforting and flavorful. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and can be easily tailored to your own tastes. Whether you prefer a spicy dish or something more mild, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we'll explore the different ways to cook red beans and smoked sausage, so you can find the recipe that's perfect for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND RED BEANS



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Good ole red beans and rice with lots of smoked sausage. I put lots of garlic in it which makes it tasty. I take it to my bingo crowd and they love it! Normally I don't measure, so I decided to write it down while I was making it. This is medium on the heat but make it hot as you like!

Provided by Syndi Davis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the smoked sausage, kidney beans, onion, garlic, rice and water. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt and bay leaf. Cover and set on High. Once it gets heated through, stir to distribute everything evenly. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2750.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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This is but one of hundreds of ways to make Southern Red Beans & Rice. My recipe is very basic. Easy for the beginning cook. From start to finish means an investment in time of two days. So plan ahead. Try it, your taste buds will shout "thank you" !

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 18h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried red beans
1-1/2 lb smoked sausage cut into chunks or slices (your favorite kind)
1 large ham hock or ham bone
1 large chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground sage
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, flakes or powder (more or less to taste)
salt to taste
freshly cooked white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and put the beans in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add fresh water to cover, along with the sausage and ham, onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, sage and cayenne. Bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • 2. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until beans are tender, adding more water if necessary to keep them from drying out. This will take 2 to 3 hours. Add salt to taste. Discard ham bones.
  • 3. Remove about 1/4 cup of beans from mixture and mash; return to Dutch oven and stir. Simmer 15 more minutes. Serve over hot rice.

RED BEANS AND SMOKED SAUSAGE



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This is great served over brown or white rice. Prep time does not include soaking the beans overnight in water. Cooking times are approximate.

Provided by GrandmaG

Categories     Pork

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried red kidney beans, soaked in water overnight
1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt (I omit)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder

Steps:

  • In large stew pot, soften onions in oil for 1 minute.
  • Add water.
  • Wash beans and pour into stew pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Remove 1/4 cup of beans and mash, then return to pot and stir.
  • Continue to cook until gravy becomes thickened.
  • About 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Cut sausage into pieces about 1 inch long and add to the beans.
  • Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin powder.
  • Continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality andouille sausage for the best flavor.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce the cooking time.
  • Add a bay leaf and some thyme to the pot while the beans are cooking for extra flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beans, or they will become mushy.
  • Serve the red beans and smoked sausage with rice, cornbread, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Red beans and smoked sausage is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic Southern dish at home.

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