Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the beans

   Soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   Sauté the vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and sausage

   Add the minced garlic and sliced Andouille sausage to the pot. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Combine ingredients

   Add the soaked red beans, ham hock, chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the ham hock, shred any meat, and return it to the pot. Serve the red bean mixture over cooked white rice. Enjoy!