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Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

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"Just like mom makes. I recommend cooking the day before you want to eat it. It is a time-consuming recipe and the taste gets even better after 24 hours in the refrigerator. For extra spice, add a splash of hot sauce." — Matt

Directions

Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the water; add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water; return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.
Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 5 hrs 10 mins
READY IN 5 hrs 30 mins

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Feb 24, 2013

Very tasty! I used the Creole Seasoning Blend for the spices.

—kateo

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Feb 22, 2013

Oh yeah this is tasty. I used andouille sausage. I used 1 1/2 pounds of beans and 2 ham hocks but the original amount of sausage. Great flavor with the right amount of kick to it. Served with cornbread.

—Rae

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5 Ratings

Apr 27, 2013

I loved this dish! Made as written except for the ham hock and sausage. I had a very meaty smoked ham bone in the freezer so I threw that in the bean pot. A bowl of coleslaw and a skillet of cornbread and, ah, my. A supper fit for a king!

—Marianne

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Apr 30, 2013

Turned out very favorable, but too soupy. I suggest reducing the water by a cup. Plus, with just a little soaking time (perhaps two hours), there is no need to simmer for the suggest 5 hours, just test the texture of the beans around 3-1/2-to-4 hours.

—catfan1

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Nutrition

Calories
465 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
44.1 g
14%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
20.5 g
32%

Fiber
12.1 g
49%

Protein
25.9 g
52%

Sodium
861 mg
34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 465
Calories from Fat: 184

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g 32 %
Saturated Fat 7g 35 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 861mg 34 %
Potassium 938mg 26 %
Total Carbohydrates 44.1g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 12.1g 49 %
Protein 25.9g 52 %
** Sugars 2.9g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 24 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 52 %
** Thiamin 79 %
** Niacin 72 %
** Vitamin B6 33 %
** Magnesium 31 %
** Folate 120 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.