Instant Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Sausage and Ham Hocks
October 3, 2022 • 0 comments
Quick and easy authentic Cajun recipe.
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- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- (2 Tbsp) olive oil
- (1, smoked) Pork Ham Hocks
- (1) onion, medium, chopped
- (1) bell pepper, chopped
- (1 cup) celery, chopped
- (1 Tbsp) garlic, minced
- (1 tsp) thyme, dried
- (1 tsp) oregano, dried
- (1 1/2 tsp or to taste) Cajun seasoning
- (1 tsp or to taste) salt
- (1 tsp or to taste) black pepper
- (4 cups) chicken broth
- (2) bay leaves
- (3, 15.5 oz cans) red beans, drained (red kidney or small red)
- (4 cups) rice, cooked (for serving)
- (1 lb) Andouille sausage, sliced
Directions
- Add the oil to the pot and set to sauté
- Brown Andouille sausage, about 5 minutes, then set aside
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
- Stir in thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper
- Deglaze the inner pot, with broth if needed, scraping up any brown bits
- Stir in remaining broth
- Add the red beans and ham hock
- Float bay leaves on top
- Pressure cook on high pressure for 30 minutes
- Natural pressure release
- Remove the ham hock and shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces
- Return ham hock and reserved Andouille sausage to the pot
- Turn on the sauté mode and allow the beans to thicken, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, mash beans if desired
- Serve over white rice
- Add hot sauce to taste
Recipe inspired by Instant Pot Cooking
