Making red beans and rice from scratch is easy; all it takes is beans, vegetables, some cured pork and sausage, and patience.
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1 pound (450g) red kidney beans
1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil or lard
1 pound (about 450g) cooked andouille sausage, cut into 1
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 12 ounces 340g)
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely cho 225g)
4 ribs celery, finely chopped (about 8 ounces 225g)
4 medium cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon (3 to 15g) ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon (about 4g) ground sage
Freshly ground black pepper
1 smoked ham hock (optional)
8 ounces (225g) pickled pork shoulder or rind (optional see note)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 leaves
Hot sauce such as Crystal or Frank's, to taste
Cider vinegar to taste (optional; see note)
Cooked white rice for serving
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