RED BEANS AND RICE, LOUISIANA-STYLE

Red Beans And Rice, Louisiana-Style image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Time 3h

Yield Eight or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 pound red kidney beans
2 small ham hocks, about 1 1/4 pounds
2 tablespoons safflower or corn oil or rendered bacon fat
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped green peppers
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup crushed or chopped canned tomatoes, preferably imported
1 pound smoked sausage such as Polish sausage,cut into four pieces
Cooked rice (see recipe)
1 cup finely chopped scallions
Hot vinegar, optional

Steps:

Put the beans and ham hocks in a large bowl and add cold water to cover, to a level about two inches above the tops of the beans. Cover and let stand overnight.
Drain the beans and ham hocks, reserving the water in which they soaked. Put the beans and ham hocks in a kettle. Add enough additional water to the soaking water to make eight cups. Add the water to the beans and ham hocks. Bring to the boil and cook, uncovered, two hours, stirring occasionally from the bottom.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic, onions, green peppers and celery. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is wilted. Add this to the beans. Add the parsley, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, thyme, Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
As the beans cook, preheat the broiler to high. Place the sausage pieces on a rack and cook about 10 minutes, turning often. Add the sausage pieces to the beans for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Scoop out about one cup of the beans and their liquid and put them in a food processor or electric blender. Blend thoroughly. Return this mixture to the beans. Remove the bay leaf.
Spoon one serving of rice into each of eight hot soup bowls. Cover with beans. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve with a little hot vinegar on the side, to be added, if desired, according to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 522, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 995 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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James McNeil

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make this dish, and they always enjoy eating it.

Tony Der

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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the cayenne pepper from this recipe. It was still delicious! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection.

Oscar Alvarado

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This is my husband's favorite dish. He loves the creamy beans and the flavorful rice. I always make a double batch so that we have leftovers for the next day.

Nora Shah

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I'm a big fan of red beans and rice, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is always fluffy and perfect. I love the addition of the Creole seasoning, which gives the dish a nice spicy kick. I

Arslan Khatti

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The beans and rice are a hearty and filling meal, and the turkey adds a nice savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.

Michael Ray

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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the ham. It was still delicious! The beans were so flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.

Abenet Sultan

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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat beans. The beans are disguised in the rice, so they don't even realize they're eating them. My kids love this dish and always ask for seconds.

Naci karaca

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I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was amazing! The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Luis enrique Perez c√°mara

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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the rice is always fluffy and perfect. I love the addition of the sausage, which gives the dish a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recomme

Malta Rashoo

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. The beans and rice are a hearty and filling meal, and the ham adds a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.

Narendra kumar Khatri

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The beans were perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Nerie Trinagan

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This is my go-to recipe for red beans and rice. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the bell pepper and celery, which give the dish a nice depth of flavor.

James Goodson

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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.

Mohoshi Parvej

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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The red beans are so creamy and delicious, and the rice is always fluffy and perfect.