Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic in hot shortening until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine water, red beans, and ham hock in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir onion mixture into the pot; add smoked sausage and celery. Return to a boil. Stir bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and sage into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 hours.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaves; stir in hot pepper sauce and serve over white rice.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)