🍽️ Red Beans With Rice Recipe by Emeril Lagasse
✨ Introduction:
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this mouthwatering Red Beans With Rice recipe, courtesy of the renowned Emeril Lagasse. Originally featured on Foodnetwork.com, this Creole creation from Emeril Live promises to elevate your dining experience. I’ve adopted and updated the recipe to include some delightful additions, making it a flavorful adventure for your taste buds.
🕒 Total Time:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes
🍛 Ingredients:
- 1 cup bacon grease
- 3 tasso or smoked ham
- 1/4 cup yellow onions, diced
- 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 fresh bay leaves
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 smoked sausages, sliced
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1/2 cup garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups dry red beans
- 10 cups cooked white rice
- 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
🌟 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 544.9
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 85.1mg
- Sodium: 1058.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.6g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 6.7g
- Protein: 35.2g
🌿 Instructions:
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In a large bowl or pot, add the red beans and cover them with water by at least 2 inches. Allow them to soak for 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain the beans and set them aside.
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In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the bacon grease. Add the tasso or smoked ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Incorporate the diced onions, chopped celery, and finely diced bell peppers into the pot with the bacon grease. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, approximately 4 minutes.
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Add the bay leaves, chopped parsley, thyme, sliced sausage, and smoked ham hocks. Cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham hocks, about 4 minutes.
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Introduce the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute. Follow this with the drained red beans and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. This should take about 2 hours or until the beans are tender and starting to thicken. If needed, add more water (about 1/4 cup at a time) should the beans become too thick and dry.
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Remove the pot from the heat and, with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, taking approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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Finally, remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Your delightful Red Beans With Rice are now ready to be served!
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Plate the dish over a generous serving of cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions for that perfect finishing touch.
✅ Rating and Reviews:
- Aggregated Rating: 5/5
- Review Count: 8
🌍 Keywords and Categories:
- Keywords: Rice, Beans, Meat, Cajun, < 4 Hours
- Recipe Category: Pork
👩🍳 Expert Tips:
For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a splash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning when serving. This will elevate the dish to new heights and impress your guests with an explosion of Creole taste!
Indulge in this hearty and soul-satisfying Red Beans With Rice recipe, and let the flavors of Emeril Lagasse’s Creole creation transport you to the vibrant culinary landscape of Cajun cuisine. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a cooking enthusiast, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen. Enjoy the rich blend of spices, the creaminess of the beans, and the perfect pairing with fluffy white rice. Bon appétit! 🍲🔥
