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Southern Red Beans and Rice

This Southern Red Beans and Rice is a classic! It's savory, delicious and the perfect side for your favorite fried chicken.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Southern Red Beans and Rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz bag of dry dark red kidney beans
  • 1 medium sized white onion diced
  • 1 lb smoked ham ham hock, smoked turkey wing
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp crushed cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 -10 cups water
  • 4 cups cooked rice.
  • * optional
  • green onions and paprika for garnishing

Instructions

  • Start of by sorting and rinsing the beans, then do a quick soak (directions for the quick soak method are on the package of the beans).
  • Add one tsp of vegetable oil in a large pot, then begin to brown the smoked meat over medium high heat. Add in the onions, and cook until they start to sweat.
  • Pour in 8 cups water.
  • Drain the beans, then add them to the pot. Stir the ingredients, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pot.
  • Cook for 30 minutes. Add in 2 more cups of water. Sprinkle in the cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cayenne, and ground black pepper.
  • Stir the beans, and cover. Cook for another 45 minutes over medium heat.
  • Place the beans in a bowl. Add some rice on top of the beans in the center of the bowl, and add more beans.
  • Garnish with smoked paprika, and green onions

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