Red beans and rice 1

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
2 cups Chopped onions
½ cup Chopped celery
½ cup Chopped bell peppers
4 Bay leaves
4 Sprigs fresh thyme
1 pounds Smoked ham hocks
½ pounds Boiled picked pork meat
1 pounds Dried red beans, rinsed and
Sorted over, soaked and
Drained
3 tablespoons Chopped garlic
10 cups Chicken stock, or water
4 cups Cooked white rice
¼ cup Chopped green onions

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and bell peppers to the saucepan. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Saut‚ the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Add the bay leaves, thyme, ham hocks, and pork meat and saut‚ for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans, garlic, and stock or water. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 2 hours, uncovered. Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick. Use a wooden spoon to mash ¼ of the mixture. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1½ hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy. Add more liquid if it is too thick. The mixture should be soupy, but not watery. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. To serve ladle into bowls with rice. Garnish with green onions.

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