Richman's Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken as prepared by Chef Nick LaMantia at The Bywater in San Jose, California, as seen on Food Network's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, season 43.
Recipe courtesy of The Bywater

Red Beans and Rice

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 day 2 hr 45 min (includes soaking time)
  • Active: 40 min
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add the beans and 4 quarts cold water to a large container. Allow to soak for 24 hours, then strain out the water.
  2. Place the bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is rendered and most of the fat is in the pot and it starts to brown. Add the celery, onion and peppers and cook until the liquid is gone. Add the smoked sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock to the pot and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add the soaked beans. Add enough stock to cover the beans by 1 inch. Let the beans cook until they are all soft and begin to break apart, 1 to 2 hours. Season with the Worcestershire, hot sauce and salt. Serve over rice.