New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Recipe – New Orleans School of Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 lb. red beans, soaked overnight to soften
• 10 cups water
• 2 tbl. bacon fat
• 4 cups onion, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 4 toes (cloves) garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbl. Joe’s Stuff seasoning
• 2-3 tbl. chicken or ham base
• 1 lb. smoked ham hock
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped