SusanSpicer'sRedBeansandRicewith PorkShoulder andAndouille Sausage* For 18 yeors, chef Suson Spicer hos been serviir.g potrons of Boyono, her New Orleons restouront,
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poundsdried red beans pounds bonelesspork shoulder, cut into 1-inchchunks(or smoked ham-just saut6 for 5 minutes, then proceedrrith the recipe) mediumonions,chopped red bell peppers,chopped
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Heat a lO-quart,heavy-bottomedpot (cast-iron,if you'vegot it) until a drop of uater sizles in it; addthe pork,Keepingthe burneron medium-high, let the porkcook,stirringoccasionally, longenoughto rendera good bit of the fat out, about30 minutes,
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Carefullydiscardmost of the renderedfat, then stir in onions,bell peppers,celeryandgarlic,Cookfor about5 minutes,until vegetables startto suteat,then addthe drainedred beans,bayleaf thyme,andcolduaterto cover(about3quarts).Bringto a boil; reduceheatto a simmerandcookslouly,stirringoccasionally and addingmore uraterif necessary The beansshouldsimmer for2to3hours,
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l-ljhenbeansaretender;add parsleyand andouille;seasonu,rithsalt, blackpepper;cayennepepperland hot sauce,Cook until a thick gravy forms,about 20 minutes.Tasteand adjustseasoning. Serveover u..rarm rice,uith scallions andhot sauceon the side,
stalkscelery chopped heapingTbsp.mincedgarlic bay leaf Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves,coarsely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
3 Tbsp.chopped parsley 2 poundsandouillesausage, cut in half lengthrlise,then into %-inch slices(substituteruith hot or smokedsausage) salt, freshlyground black pepper, cayennepepper,and hotsauce
Soakbeansovernightin 3 quartscolduJaterldrain.
3 cupscooked long-grain rice I bunch scallions,thinly sliced,for garnish,and hot sauce
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Finishing Touches To drink.. .
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"Abita Beer.The Amber brerl has a nice hoppyfl avorandstands on its ourn-not too light, nottoo dark. For such a flavorful dish, beer uri th a sl i ght backbone is perfect." (abita.com)
"Haydel's Famous Chocolate Doberge Cake is a traditional, Neur Orleans-style, multilayered cake that is delicious." (haydelbakery.com)
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