Red Beans and Rice

authentic Louisiana recipe

The best red beans and rice

This is an authentic Louisiana red beans and rice recipe, from a real cajun! These beans are savory, hearty, and velvety smooth. They are packed with smoked meats making a filling complete meal!

Why you'll love these red beans

- Authentic New Orleans Recipe. - Made with 3 meats - bacon, smoked sausage, and smoked ham, for the meatiest hearty recipe. - Is a complete filling meal on its own.  - Freezes really well for later. 

Ingredients

dried red kidney beans bacon andouille sausage onions bell pepper celery garlic chicken stock smoked ham dried oregano and thyme green onions parsley cajun seasoning

Soak beans in water overnight to start hydrating them. This will help the cooking process go quicker. Drain and rinse the beans before you cook. 

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Soak

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Crisp the bacon and set it aside on paper towels. Sear the sausage in bacon fat until browned on both sides and set aside. 

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Sear

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sauté the holy trinity in bacon fat (thats onions, bell pepper, and celery) until softened. Then add in garlic. 

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Sauté

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Add meats back to the pot with beans, ham, dried seasonings, parsley, green onions, bay leaves and chicken broth. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours. 

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Simmer

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Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in remaining parsley and green onions. Remove bay leaves. If you want thicker beans, smash some against the side of the pot. 

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Season

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Serve red beans over white long grain rice topped with green onions and parsley. Add a dash of hot sauce. Serve with cornbread or pork chops!

Serve

6

homemade cornbread

Serve it with

smothered green beans

Persillade

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