Emily's Red Beans and Rice Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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EMILY'S RED BEANS
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1/4 pound bacon, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium-size yellow onion, diced
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1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon sweet paprika
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1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco), plus more for serving
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1 1/2 pound dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
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1 large smoked ham hock (about 12 1/2 ounces)
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2 quarts chicken stock
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 bunch scallions, green parts only, sliced
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EMILY'S RICE
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
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3 cups chicken broth or water
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