Red beans and rice with salt pork

Does salt pork have to be fully cooked before you put it in your dish?

I am cooking red beans and rice, and the dish calls for a ham hock. I don't have one of those, so I opted to use salt pork instead.

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Best Answer

No it does not; you can put it in raw and it will cook with the red beans.

I prepare it every year by:

Soak red beans in cold water over night;

fry off the diced salt pork, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in the pot I will use to make the red beans;

add the beans and liquid and cook till tender & serve over rice.

Your could also prepare this dish without frying the salt pork first, just stick it in the pot with the beans.

One warning: Salt pork is salty, really really salty. If your recipe tells you to use two pounds of smoked hock, don't use that much salt pork - would advise using 1/8 or less as much salt pork as you would use smoked pork.

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Can you use salt pork in red beans?

Preparation. Place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover beans by 1 to 2 inches; cover and soak overnight. Drain beans and cover with fresh water. Add salt pork and bring to a low boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes.

Do you cook salt pork before adding to beans?

Add salt pork (if using) and bring to a low simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until beans are nice and tender. When beans are fully cooked, remove salt pork and discard. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, stirring after each addition. Add extra seasonings as desired.

How do you make salt pork red beans?

directions

In a large bowl or pot add the beans and cover with water by 2 inches.

Soak for 8 hours or overnight.

Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the salt pork until cooked through.

Remove the salt pork leaving the grease in the skillet.

What meat goes good with red beans and rice?

A beef brisket will also complement the taste of the red beans very well. If you are eager to make sandwiches or burgers, then you can also try making slow-cooked pork. Other dishes which pair well with red beans and rice include fried pork chops, chicken tenders, and bacon.

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