Red Beans and Rice with Ham Hocks
New Orleans favorite, this red beans and rice with Ham Hocks is a great version- giving a smoky, slightly spicy full of flavor taste to these popular beans.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Each Andouille Sausage about ¾ lb, sliced then cut into quarters
- 12 Ounces Frozen Seasoning Blend
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Pound Dry Dark Red Kidney Beans
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning
- 2 Each Bay Leaves
- 2 Pounds Smoked Ham Hocks
- 32 Ounces Beef Broth
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Add the andouille sausage to a pressure cooker and sautee for 5 minutes. If not much oil comes out of the andouille sausage you might want to add a little for this stage.2 Each Andouille Sausage
- Add the frozen seasoning and sautee for a few minutes, until tender.12 Ounces Frozen Seasoning Blend
- Add the minced garlic, cook another 2 minutes.4 Cloves Garlic
- Add the dry red beans and stir to combine, along with the Creole seasoning, thyme and bay leaves.1 Pound Dry Dark Red Kidney Beans, 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme, 2 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning, 2 Each Bay Leaves
- Add the ham hocks to the pot then pour over the stock and water.2 Pounds Smoked Ham Hocks, 32 Ounces Beef Broth, 2 Cups Water
- Place the lid on top of the pressure cooker and close the pressure valve.
- Select pressure cook and time for 1 hour.
- Allow to do a natural release of the pressure, this will probably take about another hour.
- Once the pressure is released, remove the ham hocks from the pot and discard the bones and fatty pieces. Add the ham pieces back to the beans.
- Take a wooden spoon and smash some of the beans on the side of the pot. This will help the beans become nice and creamy.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
The recipe can be cooked on the stove in the same manner. Just cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, stirring now and again.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 15809mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g
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