Smoked red beans and rice get a flavorful upgrade by simmering red beans with smoked pork hocks while slices of sausage smoke on a rack above, letting their drippings infuse the pot below. This low ...

In a large pot, combine beans with 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 60–90 minutes, or until tender. Add salt in the last 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

For perfect rice, use a 2:3 ratio of rice to liquid. Measure out 2 cups of rice, then stir in the cooked beans along with ...

1.) Submerge dry beans in water and soak them overnight (8 hours) to give them a creamier texture. The beans will absorb a lot of water, so you want a lot of water in the container. 2.) After soaking, ...

There are few ingredients more economical than dried beans. Even if you’re mail-ordering $8 per pound heirloom varieties from companies like Rancho Gordo, you’re still only spending around $1 per ...