Red Beans and Rice

This is true southern food and was a HUGE hit at Brielle's baby blessing. Even those from the south or who have visited the south thought it was amazing. :) Also, we calculated it and it cost 45 cents a person to serve this. Such a cheap food, filling, and delicious! We quadrupled the recipe and it fed 95 people. The original recipe says this is for 8 portions.

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced or cubed (If in the south, we like Savoie's and use 3 links)
1 C finely diced onion
3/4 C finely diced celery
3/4 C finely diced green peppers
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 smoked ham hock (you can find at your grocery store)
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (our always came out so spicy so I only use a dash now)
2 quarts chicken broth or water, plus more as needed to adjust consistency (I did water and added bouillon)
1 pound red kidney beans, soaked overnight
About 2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
hot sauce to taste (I have yet to try adding this ingredient)

INSTRUCTIONS

Watch his YouTube video for instructions.

You can find the original recipe HERE.