Foryoueats: Red Beans and Rice With Smoked Turkey Recipe

Ingredients

• For the beans:
• 1 pound red kidney beans, rinsed and sorted
• 6 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 4 quarts water
• 4 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound pulled or chopped smoked turkey, or 1 smoked turkey leg
• 8 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock
• Freshly ground black pepper
• For the rice:
• 5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups long grain rice