Ms Jacqueline Reid
@charmms
Savory Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
This hearty dish combines tender red beans, flavorful smoked sausage, and aromatic spices, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:gluten-free
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time3 min.
- Total time18 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1
- 1
- 1 pound
- as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage.
Step 1
Begin by rinsing and sorting your dried red beans, then let them soak in water overnight to ensure they soften beautifully.
Step 2
The following day, drain the beans and transfer them to a spacious pot or slow cooker.
Step 3
Pour in fresh water to cover the beans, and sprinkle in dried minced onion and garlic for a flavor boost.
Step 4
Season the mixture with a pinch of salt, a dash of sugar, celery seed, cumin, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes, then add a bay leaf for depth.
Step 5
Nestle a ham hock into the pot, gently pushing it down among the beans.
Step 6
Bring the concoction to a lively boil, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beans reach a tender perfection.
Step 7
Once the beans are cooked, stir in sliced smoked sausage and let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve your hearty red beans and sausage over a bed of steaming hot rice, and enjoy a comforting dish that warms the soul.