Best Red Beans And Rice Mix Recipes

RED BEANS AND RICE MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first 10 ingredients; place in an airtight container. Place beans and rice in separate containers. Yield: 1 batch., To prepare red beans and rice: Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour., Drain. Return beans to pan; add seasoning mix, 2-1/2 cups water and ham hocks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove ham hocks; cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to pan. Add the sausage. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until beans are tender and sausage is heated through. Remove bay leaf., Meanwhile, combine rice, salt and remaining water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls; top with bean mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.

CAJUN RED BEANS AND RICE GIFT MIX

Steps:

• Combine seasonings in a small bag.
• 1 1/2 cups white rice in a separate packet.
• Label: Wash beans, put into pot with spices and 1/2 to 1 lb.
• pork neck bones, smoked.
• Cook until beans are well done and meat falls from bones.
• Take out bones, and shred meat into small pieces.
• Serve in large bowl with cooked white rice on bottom.
• Garnish with finely minced green onion, and pass bottle of hot sauce.
• To cook rice: Bring 3 cup water and 1 teaspoons salt to boil.
• Add rice, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
• Cajun Red Beans and Rice but add 1 1/2 cups water instead of just 1 cup.
• Make small, thick pancakes in a greased skillet, and serve with the beans and rice.

RED BEANS AND RICE MIX

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients and place in ziploc containers. Place beans and rice into separate containers.
• TO PREPARE: Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
• Drain beans. Return them to the pan. Add seasoning mix, 2 12 cups water and ham hocks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove ham hocks. cut meat into bite sized pieces and return to pan. Add sausage. cover and simmer 30-40 minutes until beans are tender and sausage is heated through. Remove bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, combine rice, salt and remaining water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat , cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon into bowls, top with bean mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.