Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice

Servings

4

servings
Prep time

8

minutes
Cooking time

3

hours 
Total time

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 lb of dried Red Beans

  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage, sliced

  • 4 TBSP Vegetable Oil

  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced

  • 2 medium Onions, sliced thinly

  • 1 rib of Celery

  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced

  • 2 TSP Black Pepper

  • 1/8 TSP Cayenne Powder

  • 2 TSP Kosher Salt

  • 3 Bay Leaves

  • 2 TSP Dried Basil

  • 1 TSP Rubbed Sage

  • 1 cup Curly/Italian Parsley, chopped

  • 1 bunch Green Onions, chopped

  • Cooked White Rice

Directions

  • Place beans in a large bowl and cover with 6 cups (1.5L) cold water. Add 2 tablespoons (30g) kosher salt and stir until dissolved. Set aside at room temperature for 8 to 16 hours. Drain and rinse.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil or lard over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add andouille and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Season with salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened and are just starting to brown around the edges, about 8 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
  • Add cayenne pepper, sage, and a generous 10 to 12 grinds of fresh black pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
  • Add beans, along with enough water to cover by about 2 inches (roughly 6 to 8 cups), thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce to a bare simmer. Cover and cook until beans are completely tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. 
  • Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has thickened and turned creamy, about 20 minutes. If the pot starts to look dry before the stew turns creamy, add a cup of water and continue simmering. Repeat as necessary until desired level of creaminess is achieved.
  • Discard Bay Leaves and Thyme twigs
  • Season to taste and serve over white rice, garnish with Green Onions

Notes

  • During the last hour of cooking, remove a cup of beans and mash them, returning that to the pot. Bean Gravy is delicious!!!