RED BEANS & RICE - CLASSIC

RED BEANS & RICE - CLASSIC image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried red beans
4 quarts, plus 1 cup water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 Tbsps. salt

Steps:

Pick through the beans, removing all unwanted particles. Wash beans well & place in a 5-Quart Dutch oven with the water. Set the Dutch oven over high heat. Add the onions & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let beans boil slowly for 1 hour. When the bans are soft, srir well, mashing some against the side of the pot. Heat the oil in frying pan set over medium-high heat. Add the sausage & ham and saute for 5 minutes or until the fat starts to render. Add the sausage, ham & oil to beans. Deglaze the pan with the remaining cup of water, then pour the liquid into the beans. Add the garlic, bay leaf, pepper, parsley, thyme & salt. Let simmer for 30 minutes. Beans should be nice & creamy. Serve over rice.