Sonya's Red Beans and Rice

Hearty red beans with just the right amount of seasoning and sausage are paired with rice for a warm and comforting duo that will stick to your ribs.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups chopped onion
• 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound dried red beans
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 3 dashes hot sauce
• ½ pound ham hock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place red beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Combine beans, ham hock, and salt in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are softened, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 3

Stir onion, green bell pepper, parsley, tomato sauce, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into bean mixture. Cover stockpot and cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Mix sausage into bean mixture and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove ham hock before serving.