Red Beans & Rice
There’s nothing quite like a big bowl of Red Beans & Rice, especially when it’s filled with spicy andouille sausage & smoky bacon. This recipe is easy to whip up and the whole family will be begging you to make it over and over again!
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Add your beans to a large pot & place the smoked ham hocks on top, then cover them in water and bring to a boil.
- 2
Let boil for 10-15 minutes, then cut the heat, cover them and let them sit for about an hour.
- 3
Drain the beans & give them a good rinse. Set aside.
- 4
Add the beef tallow (or oil) to a pot, then add the bacon and cook until slightly crispy, then set aside.
- 5
Add the andouille sausage to the same pot and cook until brown, then set aside.
- 6
Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, green onion, & garlic down into the bacon & sausage grease and cook until soft.
- 7
Add the bone broth, then add the beans, meat, and seasoning.
- 8
Give it a good mix, then cover and let simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours (or until the beans are soft).
- 9
Remove 1 cup of the beans and mash them, then add them back to the pot.
- 10
Let simmer for 30-45 more minutes, then serve with white rice & green onions.
