AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS AND RICE

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Just like mom makes. I recommend cooking the day before you want to eat it. It is a time-consuming recipe and the taste gets even better after 24 hours in the refrigerator. For extra spice, add a splash of hot sauce.

Provided by Matt

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon shortening, or as needed
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 cups water
1 pound dried red beans
1 smoked ham hock
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
  • Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 861.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

tanya nagel
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This recipe is the real deal. It's authentic New Orleans red beans and rice.


kevin yeung (Norillion)
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5 stars!


Yolanda Ledezma
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hashini Alawatta
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to make a delicious and hearty meal.


wade thomas
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This is my favorite recipe for red beans and rice. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Samuel Amos (Melody)
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This recipe is amazing! I've never had red beans and rice before, but this recipe made me a fan.


MS Nilufa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the beans and rice. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sadek Hossen
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This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zeeshan Drigh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rose Mary Naluzze
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Joud Muneeb
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the smoked sausage.


Moses Banda
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This recipe was amazing! I've never had red beans and rice before, but this recipe made me a fan. The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.