I love Cajun food, so when I found this red beans and rice video recipe tutorial by Smokin’ & Grillin’ Wit AB on YouTube, I had to make it right away. The smoke and grill master, AB, is the real deal, and this recipe is filled with all the down-home goodness of the great state of Louisiana. Red beans and rice has been a family favorite of ours for so many years and is great to serve to a large gathering of guests, and also great to freeze in individual bags, so you can microwave at a later date to have this delicious Cajun favorite on-demand. AB guides us step by step through every aspect of this simple recipe, and you will learn just how a real down-home Southern guy makes an authentic Cajun masterpiece. The minute you smell the Andouille sausage cooking, you are going to feel like you have taken a trip to the swampy South.

Ingredients For Red Beans And Rice:

• 1 pound of dried kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 14 ounces of Andouille sausage
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 3 celery stalks (chopped)
• 4 teaspoons of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups of water
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 3 green onions

Directions:

In this red beans and rice video recipe tutorial by Smokin’ & Grillin’ Wit AB on YouTube, you will learn how to make this down-home Southern favorite in a few easy steps. You begin by sauteeing your Andouille sausage in a little olive oil. Then, remove the sausage and saute your vegetables in the same grease and add the sices.

Then, you will add your pre-soaked beans and water to the pan mixture and cook until your beans reach the desired softness.

This red beans and rice recipe is so delicious, it has become a family favorite.

Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe