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Red Beans Rice and Sausage

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
200 min
TOTAL TIME
690 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Red Beans Rice and Sausage
Ingredients
  • 2 cups dried red beans
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
  • hot cooked rice
Instructions
1
Carefully select the dried beans and submerge them in a sufficient amount of water overnight to rehydrate them.
2
The following day, discard the excess water that has accumulated around the beans and transfer them to a large cooking vessel or slow cooker. Fill the container with water, adding dried onion and garlic for added flavor. Add a pinch of salt, a drizzle of sugar, a sprinkle of celery seed, a dash of cumin, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a few grinds of red pepper flakes to give the dish its signature zing. Introduce a ham hock into the mix and gently press it down amongst the beans to ensure even distribution. Place the pot over high heat, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil before gradually reducing the temperature and simmering on low for 3-4 hours.
3
About 20 minutes into this prolonged cooking period, stir in some smoked sausage to infuse the dish with its rich flavor. Continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes before serving over a bed of hot, cooked rice.