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New Orleans Style Red Beans And Rice
2 pounds dried red beans 6 cups water 2 large onions -- chopped 4 cloves garlic -- minced 1 large green bell pepper -- chopped 1 large red bell pepper -- chopped 1/2 pound salt pork 1 cup dry red wine -- (optional) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning 3 bay leaves 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon Tabasco (or other hot sauce) -- to taste 1 pound smoked beef sausage -- 1/2 inch pieces 1 pound andouille -- 1/2 inch pieces 2 medium tomatoes -- diced 1 11 oz. can green chilies (Anaheim type) -- diced, undrained 1 tablespoon gumbo file hot cooked rice
Sort and wash beans. Soak, if desired.
Combine beans and next 18 ingredients in large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until thickened and beans are tender.
Add sausages and tomatoes; cook 30 minutes.
Remove and discard salt pork and bay leaves; stir in file' seasoning. Serve over rice.
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