Red Beans & Rice (Louisiana Style)
Red Beans & Rice (Louisiana Style)

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Perfectly Balanced Bean Flavor With A Hint of Sweetness. The fact that these beans don't automatically come with the words "and rice" at the end is a surprise because for many of us that's what makes them a classic. And with recipes like the traditional New Orleans Red Beans and Rice, Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice, Stovetop Red Beans and Rice, or even Easy Red Beans and Rice, it's pretty easy to see why this connection is so readily made.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have red beans & rice (louisiana style) using 21 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Red Beans & Rice (Louisiana Style):
  1. Get 1 lb. “dry” red kidney beans (or small red beans)
  2. Make ready 4 cups vegetable stock
  3. Take 1 cup water
  4. Get 1 smoked ham hock (or hambone)
  5. Get 2 dried bay leaves
  6. Get Dash salt and pepper
  7. Prepare 1 Tsp. dried thyme
  8. Make ready 1/2 Tsp. cayenne pepper
  9. Take 1/2 Tsp. dried sage
  10. Take Dash Cajun seasonings
  11. Make ready Dash olive oil
  12. Get 1 lb. andouille sausage
  13. Prepare 1 medium onion, diced
  14. Make ready 1 green bell pepper, diced
  15. Take 3 stalks celery, chopped fine
  16. Get 2 Tbs. garlic, minced
  17. Make ready 1 lb. cured ham, diced
  18. Take 1-2 cups debris gravy (beef/pork gravy)
  19. Get 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  20. Take Dash hot sauce & cider vinegar
  21. Take 5-6 cups “cooked” long grain white rice

Directions: Rinse and sort beans. (Optional: Soak beans using your preferred method. Red beans contain high amounts of nutrients like copper, folic acid, magnesium and phosphorus. It contains vitamins, zinc, Iron, omega fats and fiber also. It is a very good source of plant proteins for vegetarians.

Steps to make Red Beans & Rice (Louisiana Style):
  1. Day ahead: Soak beans overnight in a large pot of salted water. This hydrates the beans and reduces the overall cooking time the next day.
  2. Drain the beans and then add the measured stock and water to the pot. Place the ham hock, bay leaves, and all the seasonings into the pot.
  3. Bring this to a slight boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover (slightly ajar) and simmer for 2.5 hours. Stir occasionally.
  4. [At the 2.5 hour mark …] - In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown the andouille sausage for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
  5. In the same pan, sauté onions, bell pepper, and celery in a little oil until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and heat this for another minute.
  6. Transfer the vegetables to the simmering pot of beans. Slice the sausage (1/3 inch) and diced ham and add to the pot. Continue to simmer.
  7. [At the 3.5 hour mark …] - Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and add to the pot. Add the brown gravy and parsley with a dash of hot sauce and vinegar and stir. Heat this for 30 minutes.
  8. Serve the bean-gravy (when the beans are tender) over steamed white rice, with a side of cornbread and enjoy.

Antioxidants are nutrients that protect the body from free radical damage. The dried red beans grown in the ancient soil near the flood plains of the Mississippi river embodies the truest flavor of red beans. Camilla brand is the most consistent and adherent to the flavor. … The andouille is a MUST for this to be authentic, Jacob's world famous andouille ships and is worth it when you can't get it locally. These beans are known for their vibrant red skin and white interior. They have a mild flavor, and make the perfect addition to any chili recipe.

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