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Monday, January 28, 2013

David's New Orleans Red Beans and Rice



Another favorite from our years spent in New Orleans.  It has been a tradition there for many decades to serve this dish on Monday…wash day.  Housewives would put these on the stove in the morning, and let them simmer while they did the laundry…by hand.  At dinnertime, they had a delicious, low cost, and filling meal for the family.  My husband and sons always liked to see this dish on the table.

A while back, my youngest son called and asked for the recipe.  He cooked them, and shared the photo with me.  I have been away from my blog for a while, and I thought it would be fun to post David's dish.  We hope you like it.

Ingredients:
2# dried red beans, cleaned and soaked in water overnight.
2 C chopped onions
½ C chopped green bell pepper
2 tsp. finely minced garlic
1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
Cayenne (to taste-don’t want these to be hot)
Red pepper flakes (to taste-don’t want these to be hot)
2 whole bay leaves
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. dried basil
2 ham hocks
1# salt pork, cut into large chunks
2 tsp. bacon grease
Smoked or Polish Sausage split and fried to serve with beans
Cooked white rice

Instructions:
Drain soaked beans and place them, along with all ingredients, (except sausage) in a large heavy pot.  Cover with cold water.  Bring to a boil over high heat, and then lower to a simmer.  Cover and simmer on low for 2-3 hours.  During cooking, stir frequently and scrape down sides and bottom to prevent scorching.  Cook until beans are tender and creamy “gravy” forms.  If mixture gets too dry and thick, add water.  If too thin at end of cooking, remove lid and cook down a bit.  They should have thin, creamy “gravy”, not a watery “pot-likker” like beans are usually cooked.  Serve over white rice, with fried sausage, and some good baguettes and butter.  Adjust seasonings to taste.  Serve Tabasco on the side.

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19 comments:

  1. You're back!!! Hooray!! The red beans and rice dish sounds delish!! xo

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    1. They are good, especially this time of year.

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  2. Must be delightful, according to ingredients...

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    1. Thank you, Jasna. Glad you stopped by! Patsy

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  3. Patsy, I love the history of food! red beans and rice make a whole lot of sense years ago!!! I have never eaten red beans and rice... but I would love to try some!

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    1. Thanks, Yvonne. Red beans and rice are very flavorful, the sausage really adds to the flavor. I hope you will give it a try!

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  4. I'm so happy to see you again! The beans look delicious, I love the addition of sausage! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  6. Hi Patsy, your recipe sounds heavenly. My Grandmother was from Mississippi and she always cooked wonderful Southern recipes. I did email you about blog design. I am your newest follower. Linda

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  7. I used to make beans every Monday! Now, my husband says he can't take it anymore so we have it occasionally! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Love the history of this dish and it sounds delicious too. So glad I can just throw a load in whenever than have to spend a day washing clothes the old way. Thanks for coming by foodie friday.

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  9. Hi Patty,
    I am so excited to see you here today!! Hope you are enjoying life these days. It is sure that time of the year when Red Beans and Rice take center stage. Have a great week and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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