RED BEANS AND RICE

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Apparently, Louis Armstrong reportedly loved this dish so much that he signed his letters "Red Beans and Ricely Yours" Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 11h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry red kidney beans
6 cups water
1 smoked pork hock, about 1 1/2 lbs..
12 oz. andouille sausage or cooked kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 medium
1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 stalk
1 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp.dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 pouch cooked long grain rice, 8.8 oz
1/2 cup chopped yellow or red sweet pepper, 1 small

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse beans with cold water;d rain. In large pan or Dutch oven mix beans and the 6 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Or in a large pan, or Dutch oven, mix the beans and the 6 cups water. Cover and let stand in cool place overnight. Drain and rinse beans.
  • 2. In a 4 quart slow cooker, mix beans, pork hock, sausage, broth, onion, celery, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, oregano and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook on low setting for 9 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Remove pork hock. When cool enough to handle, cut meat off bone; cut meat into bite size pieces. Discard bone. Stir meat, rice, and sweet pepper into bean mixture in cooker. If using low heat setting, turn cooker to high. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or more til heated through. Makes 6 servings.

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This recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MOTEBACON_ YT
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I'm not a fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were great.


Alejandra Amarilla
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This is the best red beans and rice recipe I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mia Khalifa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


T Dems
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Jesus Valenzuela
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Shawn Cormen
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.


Hayat Ullah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this vegetarian version of red beans and rice. It's hearty and flavorful.


Dorothy Amaro
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


alim akando
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Aerii Kim
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This is the best red beans and rice recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Seith Sheri Dar
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I've never made red beans and rice before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the dish turned out great.


Johnson Bobby
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the cayenne pepper. The dish was still very flavorful.


Jimmy Lee Robertson
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the addition of the bell peppers and celery. It gives the dish a nice crunch.


Saima Jee
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans came out a little too soupy for my taste. Next time, I'll add less water.


john Akridge
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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's simple to make and always turns out great.


Sustain Brisky
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the smoky flavor of the sausage and the creamy texture of the beans.


Md Soworve khan
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So easy to make and so delicious! I love that I can use pantry staples to make this dish.


Experience Mixomuni
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This red beans and rice recipe was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


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