Amazing Homemade Red Beans Rice That Is Better Than Popeyes Food

AMAZING HOMEMADE RED BEANS & RICE THAT IS BETTER THAN POPEYES

Steps:

• In a large pot over MED-HIGH heat, cook the chopped pieces of bacon to render the fat out and they have started to brown, about 5-minutes.
• Add the smoked ham, onions, bell pepper, celery, green onions, and garlic and saute until the trinity has become tender and the onions are translucent, about 10-minutes.
• Add the smoked sausage to the pot along with all of the seasonings: parsley, thyme, basil, sage, cayenne pepper, and white pepper. Stir everything together making sure the seasoning is spread around. Add the red beans to the pot and continue to stir the contents so everything is well mixed together. Keep stirring for about 3-minutes.
• Pour water into the pot making sure that the beans are covered by about 2-inches of water; I used 8 cups of water. Tuck the ham hocks into the pot and add the bay leaves.
• Bring the pot to a rolling boil over MEDIUM heat and allow to cook for 30-minutes; stir occasionally to prevent the beans from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Reduce heat and allow the beans to simmer until you've reached your desired creaminess. I cooked my red beans for about 2 1/2-hours.
• About 30-minutes before serving, season to taste. I used about 1 1/2-teaspoon salt and 1/2-teaspoon black pepper. Add the 1 tablespoon shot of Louisiana hot sauce - or any hot sauce that primilary uses vinegar as an ingredient.
• As I'm stirring the red beans, I tend to mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to help create that creaminess.
• Once the beans are at the right creaminess and the seasoning seems right, they are ready to be served of cooked hot rice. Lately, I've been using jasmin rice. I like the added flavor that that rice brings. I garnish with green onions and sprinkle the beans and rice with some Creole Seasoning. Serve more hot sauce at the table. Don't forget the warm French bread! Enjoy!

POPEYES RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and butter and lower to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• Add chopped bacon a large deep skillet or saucepan. Cook over medium heat and stir until bacon starts to crisp. ( If you don't want bacon in the beans, carefully remove the bacon bits but leave the bacon grease. )
• Pour in whole cans of red beans. Using a potato masher, mash some of the beans but leave some of them whole.
• Pour in water, garlic salt, onion powder, creole seasoning, and liquid smoke. Stir to combine.
• Let simmer for 15 minutes or until beans start to soften. Make sure to stir so that the beans don't stick.
• Serve beans in a bowl with a scoop of rice on top.

COPYCAT POPEYES RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Set Instant Pot to sauté and add bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp, and then remove from pot.
• Add onion to the pot and cook until the onions begin to soften, scraping the bottom to incorporate the fond.
• While the onions are cooking, rinse the beans and remove any bad beans or stones.
• Add the garlic, liquid smoke, and cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir.
• Add the beans, broth, and bacon to the pot, and then set on high pressure for 1 hour.
• After the beans have cooked, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then quick release.
• Drain off excess water, reserving a ½ cup.
• Use an immersion blender or potato masher to mash about half the beans. Stir.
• Add beans to the rice, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

RED BEANS AND RICE LIKE POPEYE'S

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well in a crock pot.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve with steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.