Name: Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 10 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb dry red beans; 2 tbsp oil; 14 oz Andouille sausage; 1 onion; 1 green bell pepper; 3 stalks celery; 4 clove garlic; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 tbsp salt; rice; green onions; Tabasco sauce

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Author: ajhataway Cooking Method: Stovetop Courses: Main Dish, Pork, Soups Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free

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Prep Time 8 hrs Cook Time 2 hrs Total Time 10 hrs Servings: 6

Instructions

Night before

Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with enough water that they can double their volume and still be covered. Soak overnight.

Cooking Day

Drain and rinse beans. Set aside.
In a large stockpot, cook the sausage in oil over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage to a bowl, reserving oil in pot.
Add diced onion, bell pepper and celery to the pot. Cook for a few minutes and then add the garlic. Sauté over medium heat for a few more minutes.
Add seasonings, drained and rinsed beans, and 6 cups of water to the pot. Bring to a boil and the reduce heat to medium low, cover, and let simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
When beans are tender, smash some of the beans against the side of the pot so that smashed beans will thicken soup. Add sausage back to pot and let simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
Stir in parsley, and any additional salt and seasonings desired.
Serve with hot cooked rice and a sprinkle of green onions. Add a dash of Tabasco to each bowl for an added kick.

Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Sausage