You Ever Eaten New Orleans Style?

This recipe caught my attention when I saw it uses a pressure cooker. I use mine all the time and am always looking for more recipes for it. You can certainly make this recipe without a pressure cooker, it will just take longer to cook the beans. My family loved this southern style dinner. Lots of great flavor with the sauteed ham, sausage and veggis! I highly recommend trying it!

You’ve also got to try the Muffulettas in my last post, they are warm, crispy and delicious. They are also a New Orleans style favorite. My family went nuts for them Superbowl night. I’ll be making them again soon.

New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice

^{(recipe adapted from William Sonoma Catalog)
1lb smoked beef sausage cut into 1/2” slices
1lb ham, cut into 1/2” cubes
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 anaheim chili pepper, finely diced
3 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts water
1 lb small red beans
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Steamed white rice for serving
Hot sauce for serving}

^{1. In a dutch oven or other large pot over medium heat, warm oil. Add sausage and ham; cook until browned, about 5-10 minutes. Add onion, chili peppers and parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and reduce heat to low.}

^{2. If using a pressure cooker, place water and beans into cooker; cover and pressure cook for 33-35 minutes, until beans are softened. If using a pot, follow directions on package to cook the beans.}

^{3. Transfer beans with liquid to ham/sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Serve with white rice and top with hot sauce if desired.}