NEW ORLEANS-STYLE RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SAUSAGE FULCHER

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New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Fulcher image

Provided by Rebecca Fulcher

Categories     Bean     Garlic     Onion     Rice     Sausage     Celery     Winter     Gourmet     Georgia

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound dried red kidney beans, picked over
1 pound smoked link sausage, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, chopped
2 pale-green inner celery ribs (with leaves), chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced, or to taste
6 cups water
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon Tabasco
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
Accompaniment: white rice

Steps:

  • In a bowl soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight. In a 6-quart heavy kettle combine all ingredients except 1/2 pound sausage. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, over moderate heat 1 1/2 hours. Remove lid and cook mixture at a bare simmer 1 hour more, adding more water if mixture is too thick.
  • Remove 1 cup bean mixture and mash to a paste. Stir bean paste and remaining 1/2 pound sausage into bean mixture and simmer 5 minutes. Serve bean mixture with rice.

Khalid Idiris
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually make a double batch so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Rakaki Anna1
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in the fridge, and this is a great way to use it up. It's also a very affordable meal.


Joshua Baratko
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I'm not a big fan of red beans and rice, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Brinna Osconoa
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Aditya Kharel
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the fact that it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Patricia Jester
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with cornbread or rice.


Durga Prasad Adhikari
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I'm from New Orleans, and this recipe is the real deal. It's simple, but it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the smoked sausage. It really takes this dish to the next level.


WAleed Hassan Lali
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This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it was a success! I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this aga


Engr Mostafizar rahman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I usually use turkey sausage to make it a little healthier, but it's still delicious with regular sausage. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a little extra spi


Hakar Animos
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This New Orleans-style red beans and rice recipe was a hit with my family! The flavor was rich and the sausage added a nice spice. I used a smoked sausage, which gave the dish a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again.