Southern Red Beans and Rice

Southern Red Beans and Rice

from iheartrecipes.com
85 min
1 servings

This Southern Red Beans and Rice is a classic! It's savory, delicious and the perfect side for your favorite fried chicken.

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

Directions

  1. 1

    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).

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Pour in 8 cups water.

  4. 4

    Drain the beans, then add them to the pot. Stir the ingredients, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pot.

  5. 5

    Cook for 30 minutes. Add in 2 more cups of water. Sprinkle in the cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cayenne, and ground black pepper.

  6. 6

    Stir the beans, and cover. Cook for another 45 minutes over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Place the beans in a bowl. Add some rice on top of the beans in the center of the bowl, and add more beans.

  8. 8

    Garnish with smoked paprika, and green onions