Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 8 cups filtered water
• 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb)
• 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1/2 lb slab bacon, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked Louisiana long-grain white rice (for serving)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)