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New Orleans–Style Red Beans And Rice

Name: New Orleans–Style Red Beans And Rice
Cook time: 185 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) red kidney beans; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil or lard; 1 pound (about 450g) cooked andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch disks; 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 12 ounces; 340g); 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g); 4 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 8 ounces; 225g); 4 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (3 to 15g) ground cayenne pepper (depending on how hot you like it); 1 teaspoon (about 4g) ground sage; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 smoked ham hock (optional); 8 ounces (225g) pickled pork shoulder or rind; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 bay leaves; Hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank's, to taste; Cider vinegar, to taste; Cooked white rice, for serving

Cook 3h 5m

Total 3h 5m

This New Orleans-style red beans and rice is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender red kidney beans, andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a savory sauce. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal, served over a bed of fluffy white rice.