RED BEANS AND RICE RECIPE CAJUN RECIPES

I first created the clone for this Cajun-style recipe back in 1994 for the second TSR book, More Top Secret Recipes, but I've never been overjoyed with the results. After convincing a Popeyes manager to show me the ingredients written on the box of red bean mixture, I determined the only way to accurately clone this one is to include an important ingredient omitted from the first version: pork fat. Emeril Lagasse—a Cajun food master—says, "pork fat rules," and it does. We could get the delicious smoky fat from rendering smoked ham hocks, but that takes too long. The easiest way is to cook 4 or 5 pieces of bacon, save the cooked bacon for another recipe (or eat it!), then use 1/4 cup of the fat for this hack. As for the beans, find red beans (they're smaller than kidney beans) in two 15-ounce cans. If you're having trouble tracking down red beans, red kidney beans will be a fine substitute. Can't get enough Popeyes? Find all of my recipes here.  Source: Top Secret Recipes Unlocked by Todd Wilbur.

Provided by Todd Wilbur

Total Time 50 minutes0S

Prep Time 25 minutes0S

Cook Time 25 minutes0S

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories

A new favorite of ours! This recipe is adapted from a magazine. The stand time of 10 minutes is not included in prep or cook time.

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.4, FatContent 22.5, SaturatedFatContent 7.6, CholesterolContent 53.9, SodiumContent 1520.2, CarbohydrateContent 78.2, FiberContent 10, SugarContent 6.3, ProteinContent 25.1