Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

This was a terrific red beans and rice recipe!! My husband said, "You could win awards with this dinner!" WOW!!!! Thanks so much--and I didn't even need the ham hock; it's delicious with some good andouille sausage!

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MMMICHELLE

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

This recipe is awesome. The first time I made it, the entire family enjoyed it, even those who aren't really bean-eaters. Having lived in Louisiana for a couple of years, I can honestly say this tastes truly Cajun. I'm now making it for the second time, and plan to use this recipe often.

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Megan

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

Yum, yum! So good! I wasn't exactly sure how much water because it just said to cover the beans with water. And I also wasn't sure if I should simmer covered or uncovered. 5 hours seemed like a long time uncovered. So, I did the last hour or so covered. It was really thick the next day (after being refrigerated), but I just added a little water before heating up and it was perfect for my taste. But, the taste was great! Thank you!

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semote

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

excellent combination of spices to really pump up the flavor of this traditional dish!

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Tracy

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

I expected this to be very good, but it had a bitter aftertaste that I couldn't identify or enjoy.

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Capt.Quent

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sidney, Iowa, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2011

i don't see the rice?

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ruthielaine

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

This dish was relatively simple. I made mine in a crock pot and added sausage and a little bacon rendered for flavor. When I served it to my family they devoured it! I was super impressed because we have a cajun background so I knew I was "competing" with some seriously heavy hitters in the red beans and rice department. Thanks CLFGRL!! Yours rocks!!

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Momo Bakes

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2011

Loved this! I've been making red beans and rice for years but have never used the ham hock. Great addition. Will always do that from now on.

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teensie3

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA

Living In: San Pedro, California, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2011

LOVE this recipe!!! I make it all the time! Often I double recipe, and use fresh garlic and fresh onion! Absolutely delicious! =)

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qtpie8

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Portland, Oregon, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2011

This was SO GOOD!!! The flavor combo with all the spices was perfect!! I didn't have enough dried garlic so I used fresh, and thats the only change!!! My ham hock had a ton of meat so I cut back on the sausage some. For newbies, and it's not stated in the recipe, you have to pull your ham hock out near the end and cut off the meat, discard the bones and put the chopped meat back in with the beans. Great recipe!!!!

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