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Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice

Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice brings together creamy red beans simmered with smoky ham hock, sausage, and the Louisiana holy trinity for rich, slow-cooked depth. It’s hearty and comforting with a gentle heat, perfect for a laid-back Sunday supper or a cozy weeknight dinner when you crave Southern soul food.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook5 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Melt the shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine the water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir the onion mixture into the pot; add the smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir the bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 hours.

  4. 4

    Remove and discard the ham hock and bay leaves; stir in the hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.

About This Recipe

Classic New Orleans Style Red Beans with Rice is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Creole Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Red Beans. Each serving provides about 528.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice made of?
The main ingredients are Celery, Creole Seasoning, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Red Beans, Dried Sage. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice?
About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 528.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Classic New Orleans-Style Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.

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