Comments on: Making Red Beans and Rice is a Beloved Ritual

By: Bambi

Bambi — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:44:00 +0000

In reply to Marsha Stevens. Me either, nor cheese. Most definitely cannot be from New Orleans.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:44:00 +0000

In reply to Marsha Stevens. Better yet, in addition to your hambone, hocks, or sliced smoked sausage links, remove a pound of venison (deer) sausage from the casings and fry the loose sausage meat to add to the pot. C'est magnifique!

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 02:26:00 +0000

I usually don’t use sausage, but use ham hocks instead. I have started to put the ham hock right into the water so that it can get heated up and flavor the water before adding the beans. This week, I have a great ham bone from a spiral ham that I am using in place of the ham hock. It gives the beams sooo much flavor, Also, since some of my company does not like the texture of vegetables, I sneak them in after I have put them into my Vita Mix (blender like) and they add so much flavor as well. When I do this, I just add them all to the pot of beans and do not sautee them. Always get lots of compliments and requests to have red bean night at our house.

By: Marsha Stevens

Marsha Stevens — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:12:00 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Hill. Ground beef in red beans...???..!!! REALLY.?? I have never heard of such.

By: Marsha Stevens

Marsha Stevens — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 07:11:00 +0000

In reply to Bmed504. I agree completely. I add my smoked sausage towards the end. This really held to keep the flavor.

By: Bmed504

Bmed504 — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:41:00 +0000

I don’t always fry my smoked sausage and I like to add towards the end of cooking time as I find when I add at the beginning, the sausage has lost its flavor.

By: Carolyn Hill

Carolyn Hill — Wed, 20 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000

I also add 1/2# lean ground beef & 1/2# cubed ham, sauteed with sausage & veges.; then add 1 can of diced tomatoes. Follow other steps. When beans are done, add about 1-1 1/2 c shredded Velveeta or American cheese. Put the lid back on pot. Turn off heat. Let beans set for 15 mins or so. Remove lid. Stir until all cheese is melted. Makes beans so creamy & rich.