New Orleans–Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe | Recipe Cart

New Orleans–Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe | Recipe Cart

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Experience authentic New Orleans-style Red Beans and Rice with smoky andouille sausage and spicy cayenne pepper. Perfect for bean lovers!

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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 (optional; see note)
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank's, to taste
  • Cider vinegar, to taste (optional; see note)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

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