Awesome Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Red Beans And Rice

• Red Kidney Beans
• Green Bell Pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Celery Ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Seasoning Salt
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• Garlic Cloves
• 16 cups water
• Smoked Sausage
• Cooked Rice

How to Make Awesome Red Beans And Rice

1. Rinse 1 pound of kidney beans and place them in a large pot. Add 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
2. Drain the water and add 8 cups of fresh water to the pot.
3. Chop 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 stalks celery, and 4 cloves of garlic.
4. Add the chopped vegetables to the beans.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
6. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and mashing the beans against the sides of the pot to create a creamy texture.
8. Slice 1 pound of andouille sausage (or your favorite smoked sausage) into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the beans.
9. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
10. Serve the red beans over hot, steamed rice.
11. For the Jiffy Cornbread (optional, but highly recommended!): Prepare a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix according to package directions, but add 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter and 1 extra large egg for extra richness.