This comforting Red Beans and Rice recipe captures the essence of traditional Cajun cooking. The dish features tender red beans simmered slowly with smoked sausage, pickled pork, and a rich blend of aromatics including onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. The addition of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a touch of chipotle adds depth and a subtle smokiness that defines this Louisiana staple. It is a robust, flavorful meal that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The creamy texture of the beans contrasts beautifully with the firm rice, while the “holy trinity” of vegetables provides a fresh, savory backbone. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this dish offers a warm, home-style comfort that brings everyone to the table.
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Description
This comforting Red Beans and Rice recipe captures the essence of traditional Cajun cooking. The dish features tender red beans simmered slowly with smoked sausage, pickled pork, and a rich blend of aromatics including onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. The addition of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a touch of chipotle adds depth and a subtle smokiness that defines this Louisiana staple. It is a robust, flavorful meal that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The creamy texture of the beans contrasts beautifully with the firm rice, while the "holy trinity" of vegetables provides a fresh, savory backbone. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this dish offers a warm, home-style comfort that brings everyone to the table.Ingredients
Directions
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Drain and rinse the soaked red beans.
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Place the beans in a 6-quart heavy pot and add 3 quarts of fresh water.
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Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
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Monitor the water level and add more water if necessary to ensure beans remain covered.
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Add the chopped yellow onion, green onions, garlic, parsley, celery, sweet bell pepper, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, sliced smoked sausage, pickled pork, and chipotle to the pot.
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Add more water if needed to cover the ingredients.
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Simmer partially covered for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the liquid has thickened.
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Serve the red beans and sausage mixture over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 40.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 4.3g
- Protein 2.1g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The original ingredient list included garlic, green onions, parsley, celery, bell pepper, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, smoked sausage, pickled pork, chipotle, and rice. These have been incorporated into the cooking steps.
Ensure the red beans are soaked overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
For the rice, boil 1 cup of cooked rice with 3 cups of water as suggested in the source, or prepare rice separately according to package instructions.
Adjust the amount of Tabasco and chipotle to control the heat level of the dish.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if the mixture thickens too much.
