- 1 cup red beans
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 large onion,chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 6 ounces boneless smoked pork chops, well trimmed, diced
- 4 ounces andouille sausage, diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 1/2 cups water
- Steamed rice
- A smoked pork and beef sausage, available at specialty food stores. Smoked bratwurst, kielbasa or smoked Hungarian sausage can be substituted.
- Soak beans in water to cover overnight.
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in pork chops, sausage, thyme and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes. Add beans and 3 1/2 cups water. Simmer over low heat until beans are creamy, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with steamed rice.