Ingredients
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2
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1
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1
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1/2
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1
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1/2
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1/4
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1
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2
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1
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12
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1
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3
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10
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Directions
Emerils New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice, Oh yeah, this is it! – are the words my husband declared when he tried this recipe for red beans and rice He was craving New Orleans-style red beans and rice and I had never made it before- so this is the recipe I searched for and tried and it was delicious!! The kids thought it was great too I only made a few small changes to Emeril’s, like adding more sausage than the recipe called for and letting a smoked ham hock cook with the beans for the first two hours other than that everything is the same This is not a quick meal, but great for a lazy day at home , Love this recipe I always use Tasso meat instead of ham hock The Tasso kicks up the heat and being from NO love that! Also use one pound Manda’s smoked sausage I sauteed the meat in the pot prior to cooking the beans to get extra flavor , This is amazing used alligator sausage Do not add it until one to two hours before done I decrease the water a little
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Steps
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1
Done
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Heat the Oil in a Large Saucepan Over Med-High Heat. Saut the Onions, Bell Pepper, Celery, Salt, Cayenne, Black Pepper and Thyme For About 5 Minutes. Add the Bay Leaves, Ham and Sausage and Saut For 5 to 6 Minutes |
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2
Done
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Add the Beans, Garlic and 10 Cups Water to the Pot. Bring to a Boil, Reduce the Heat to Medium, and Simmered Uncovered, Stirring Occasionally For About 2 Hours. |
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3
Done
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Add More Water If the Mixture Becomes Dry and Thick. |
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4
Done
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After About 2 Hours of Initial Cooking Use a Wooden Spoon to Mash About Half of the Mixture Against the Side of Pot. |
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5
Done
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Continue to Cook, Stirring Occasionally, For About Another Hour or Until the Mixture Is Creamy and the Beans Are Soft. |
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6
Done
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Add More Water If It Becomes Too Thick. the Mixture Should Be Soupy but not Watery. |
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7
Done
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Remove the Bay Leaves and Serve With Steamed Rice. |
