How to Make Red Beans and Rice with Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red beans and rice is a classic Southern dish that is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. This recipe takes the traditional combination of red beans and rice and adds a delicious twist by incorporating savory sausage. The result is a comforting and filling meal that is perfect for any night of the week.

The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. It calls for just a handful of ingredients, most of which are pantry staples, making it an easy and budget-friendly option for a weeknight dinne...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried red beans
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Pick over dried beans and soak them in water overnight.
  • The next day, drain off the soaking water, and place beans in a large pot or slow cooker. Cover with water and stir in dried onion and garlic. Season with salt, sugar, celery seed, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Add in ham hock and push down into beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in smoked sausage, simmer for 20 more minutes, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    345 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 1450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 435mg