Red Beans And Rice With Smoked Sausage

This hearty Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, delivering deep, savory flavors in every bite. The dish combines dried red beans simmered until tender with smoky sausage and a ham hock for a rich, robust broth. Aromatics like onion and garlic are infused with dried thyme, sage, and a kick of cayenne pepper, creating a complex seasoning profile that is both warming and satisfying. The texture is creamy yet substantial, thanks to a technique where some beans are mashed to thicken the stew naturally. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday meal, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time but yields impressive results. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete, traditional American-style feast that warms the soul.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 883.4

Description

This hearty Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage is the ultimate comfort food, delivering deep, savory flavors in every bite. The dish combines dried red beans simmered until tender with smoky sausage and a ham hock for a rich, robust broth. Aromatics like onion and garlic are infused with dried thyme, sage, and a kick of cayenne pepper, creating a complex seasoning profile that is both warming and satisfying. The texture is creamy yet substantial, thanks to a technique where some beans are mashed to thicken the stew naturally. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday meal, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time but yields impressive results. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete, traditional American-style feast that warms the soul.

Ingredients

Dried red beans
Garlic clove chopped
Smoked sausage cut into chunks
Dried thyme
Ground pepper
Smoked ham shanks
Sage
Large onion chopped
Cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Freshly cooked rice

Directions

1
Rinse dried red beans and place them in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Cover beans generously with water and let soak for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time.
3
Drain soaking water if desired, then add fresh water to cover beans by about 2 inches.
4
Add chopped onion, garlic, smoked sausage chunks, ham shanks, thyme, sage, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
6
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.
7
Cover the pot and simmer until beans are tender, checking occasionally and adding more water if necessary (about 2 to 2 1/2 hours).
8
Remove and discard the ham hocks and any large bones.
9
Ladle out about 3 tablespoons of beans and liquid into a small bowl.
10
Mash the beans into a smooth paste using a fork or potato masher.
11
Stir the mashed bean paste back into the pot to thicken the stew.
12
Continue simmering uncovered for 15 more minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
13
Taste and add salt as needed, keeping in mind the sausage and ham are already salty.
14
Serve the hot red beans and sausage over a bed of freshly cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 883.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.8g72%
Saturated Fat 16.0g80%
Cholesterol 184.5mg62%
Sodium 1014.95mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 88.6g178%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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