CLASSIC RED BEANS AND RICE
This is made with a ham hock and smoked sausage, to infuse the beans with loads of flavor. You'll need to give the beans an overnight soak (not listed in the time to make the recipe). Cook your rice separately, as you'll be spooning rice into the bottom of the bowl and then topping with the flavorful beans.This recipe takes time, but it is so worth it. Adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe.
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Rice
Time 2h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse the beans under cold water in a colander. Throw away any broken beans or pebbles. Put the beans into a large bowl and add enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. (Quick method = bring the beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches to a boil in a large pot over high heat and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and cover tightly, let stand for 1 hour.).
- Heat up the oil in a big, heavy stockpot over med-high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers and garlic - cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until softened. Add the sausage, salt, Creole seasoning, cayenne, black pepper, thyme and the bay leaves. Cook, stirring, for about 4-5 minutes or until the sausage is browned. Add the ham hock and cook for 3 minutes.
- Drain the beans and add them to the pot. pour in enough stock to cover the whole mixture by about 1 inch. Bring this to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to med-low and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally - approx 2 hours. Remove and throw away the bay leaves.
- Mash up about 1/4 of the bean mixture. This will thicken the juices. Remove the ham hock and let cool slightly. Slice the meat from the bone, throwing away the skin and bones. Return the meat to the pot and heat it through.
- Spoon the rice into bowls and top with the beans. Relax and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.5, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 1919.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.2, Protein 27.7
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Nathan Villalobos
villalobosnathan@gmail.comThis is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jesse Meagher
jesse_meagher66@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Oooop Opp
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Gregory Kanganga
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Wandile Tsewu
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Terrill Bradford (The Demigod)
b_terrill@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sibusiso Tshabalala
sibusiso_tshabalala14@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Tamara Bain
baint85@aol.comThis is a great recipe. The beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Huddah Nakasakya
huddahn@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The beans are tender and the rice is fluffy. The sauce is also very flavorful.
Naseera Leggett
nleggett@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews. The beans are tender and the rice is fluffy. The sauce is also very flavorful.
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sami.a61@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The beans are always tender and the rice is always fluffy. The sauce is also very flavorful.
Boture Mohammad
b_m@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The beans are cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy. The sauce is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Joel Seshoka
joel.s@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The beans were tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tuate Spiff
tuate86@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans and rice are cooked perfectly and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jessy12e
jessy12e100@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The beans are always tender and the rice is always fluffy. The sauce is also very flavorful.
khan afgan
a_k52@hotmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The beans are creamy and the rice is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Samanda Martir
m.samanda83@hotmail.frI made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The beans were tender and the rice was fluffy. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Albert Taljaard
albert_taljaard32@yahoo.comThis is the best red beans and rice recipe I've ever tried. The beans are cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Alex Magiu
magiu.alex@gmail.comThis red beans and rice recipe is a keeper! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can throw everything in my slow cooker and let it do all the work.