Red Beans And Rice Traditional Recipe
For others it s pickled or salt pork but this new orleans red beans and rice recipe perfectly captures the simple perfection that defines the quintessential southern dish back in louisiana the recipe was originally a common dinner dish served on mondays the traditional wash day.
Red beans and rice traditional recipe. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat. In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water cook rice according to package instructions. For some ham hocks andouille sausage or bacon are a must. Bring to a boil.
Rinse beans and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Stir onion mixture into the water.
In a large skillet over low heat cook sausage for 5 minutes. Add smoked sausage and celery to the boiling water. Add the beans and stock or water stir well and bring to a boil.
Combine water red beans and ham hock in a large pot. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Return to a boil.
Stir in onion green pepper and garlic. Cook and stir onion garlic and bell pepper in hot shortening until tender 5 to 7 minutes. Season with oregano salt and pepper.