Red Beans And Rice With Smoked Sausage And French Bread Recipe
Make Red Beans And Rice With Smoked Sausage And French Bread Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasonings and Liquids
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water, then soak them in a large bowl of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Sausage
Cut the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 4
- 5
Add Sausage and Garlic
Stir in the smoked sausage and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- 6
Add Beans and Liquids
Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them to the pot along with chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 7
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.
- 8
Cook the Rice
About 20 minutes before serving, cook the long grain white rice according to package instructions.
- 9
Serve
Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Serve the red beans and sausage over a bed of rice, garnished with chopped green onions. Serve with slices of French bread on the side.