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A hearty, slow-simmered Louisiana classic featuring tender beans, smoky ham hock, and savory sausage over fluffy rice.
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This comforting Red Beans and Rice dish delivers deep, smoky flavors with a creamy texture achieved by simmering dry red beans with a meaty ham hock. The addition of bacon fat, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices like thyme, pepper flakes, and Tabasco creates a rich, savory stew that is both spicy and soulful. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a Sunday supper, this traditional side dish doubles as a satisfying main course. The slow cooking process allows the beans to break down slightly, thickening the broth naturally, while the ham adds a robust, salty depth. Serve hot over white rice, garnished with fresh onions and sliced sausage for an authentic taste of the South.

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 820.8

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This comforting Red Beans and Rice dish delivers deep, smoky flavors with a creamy texture achieved by simmering dry red beans with a meaty ham hock. The addition of bacon fat, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices like thyme, pepper flakes, and Tabasco creates a rich, savory stew that is both spicy and soulful. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a Sunday supper, this traditional side dish doubles as a satisfying main course. The slow cooking process allows the beans to break down slightly, thickening the broth naturally, while the ham adds a robust, salty depth. Serve hot over white rice, garnished with fresh onions and sliced sausage for an authentic taste of the South.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the dry red beans thoroughly and soak them in a large pot of water overnight.
  2. Drain the soaking water from the beans.
  3. In a heavy 4-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat the bacon fat over medium heat.
  4. Saut the chopped onion until wilted and translucent.
  5. Add the soaked beans, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, vinegar, Tabasco sauce, red pepper flakes, and dried thyme to the pot.
  6. Add enough water to cover the beans by about two inches.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until beans are semi-cooked.
  8. Remove about 1 cup of the beans and liquid, then drain the beans.
  9. Mash the removed beans in a processor or blender until smooth.
  10. Return the mashed beans to the pot along with the ham hock.
  11. Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is creamy and the beans are tender.
  12. Remove the ham hock from the pot.
  13. Pull the meat from the ham hock, discard the bone and skin, and return the meat to the pot.
  14. Stir the meat into the bean mixture.
  15. Evenly divide the cooked white rice into 6 individual serving bowls.
  16. Spoon the hot red beans over the rice.
  17. Garnish with additional chopped onion, a dash of Tabasco sauce, and cooked sausage slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 820.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.0g37%
Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
Cholesterol 114.7mg39%
Sodium 8283.0mg346%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g27%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 68.0g136%

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

Keywords: red beans, rice, ham hock, sausage, creamy, simmered, spicy, comfort food, louisiana, vegetarian alternative, slow cook, tomato sauce, bacon fat, thyme, tabasco, one pot, dinner, side dish, hearty, smoky
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