Independent Meat Recipes

Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage

  • 1 Falls Brand Smoked Sausage, about one pound, split lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (3 oz.) smoked ham, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 16-oz. can red beans, drained
  • 1 cup long-grained rice

Cooking Directions

Broil or grill sausage until browned, keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet with tight-fitting lid, saute ham, onion and garlic in oil until lightly browned, about 2-4 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately with grilled sausage.
* Serves 6.

Serving Suggestions

Beans and rice spell “dinner” in many different languages, and when paired with a grilled smoked sausage, the dish becomes sublime. Serve with a green salad and hot French bread.