Red Beans and Rice with Ham hock
Red beans and rice with ham hock is an easy, yummy and inexpensive meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb small red beans
- 3 ribs celery chopped
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb ham hock
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 6 cups water
- cooked white rice
Instructions
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Heat up the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Once hot add the celery, bell pepper and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 min.
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Next add the garlic, cajun seasoning and thyme. Cook for another minute.
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Then add the ham hock, beans and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours.
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Remove the ham hock from the pot and transfer to a plate. Let it cool for a bit because the meat will need to be removed from it and shredded.
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Use a potato masher to mash the red beans to your desired consistency. Salt to taste. Then remove the pot from the heat.
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Once the ham hock has cooled down enough to be handled remove the meat and discard the skin and fat.
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Then shred the meat and add it back to the pot of beans. Stir well to combine.
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Serve over cooked white rice and enjoy!