Smoky Red Beans and Rice | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon grease
• 4 ounces fatty pork (such as shoulder or boneless ribs), cut into ½-inch cubes
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 bay leaves, preferably fresh
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 pound andouille (or other smoked sausage), split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 10 cups chicken stock or water
• Cooked white rice
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• Hot sauce, for garnish