How to Make Louisiana Style Red Beans & Rice | Heath Riles BBQ

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage has less fat, while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

red beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are a healthier option, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

Dice the andouille sausage and ham shanks.

Heat a 15-quart aluminum pot over medium heat and add the sliced sausage.

Brown the sausage, then add the diced ham shanks and let cook for a few minutes.

Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot and sweat down together.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and stir.

Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot and lift the browned bits off the bottom.

Add the soaked red beans to the pot along with more chicken broth to cover the beans.

Add bay leaves and season with garlic jalapeno rub and Cajun Creole garlic butter.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer.

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