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Beans & Rice: Ham Hocks, Red Beans and Rice

Source of Recipe

Emeril Lagasse


Recipe Introduction

Essence spice mix is listed in sauces/seasonings category.

List of Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 2 oz links
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon salt
1 ham hock, about 1 pound
1 pound red beans, soaked and drained
8 cups to 10 cup chicken stock
2 cups cooked white long grain rice, warm
Garnish: chopped green onion + essence
Crusty Loaf French Bread


Recipe

In a stock pot, saute the onions, celery, and garlic for 1 -2 minutes. Add the sausage, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, cayenne, and salt, saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the ham hock and beans. Cover the mixture with the stock. Bring up to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook the bean mixture for 2 hours or until the beans are tender. Mash 1/4 of the mixture against the side of the pot with a spoon. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hock and slice the meat off the bone. To assemble, spoon the warm rice onto the serving bowl. Ladle the bean mixture right over the top. Garnish with green onions, Essence and crusty bread.