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Monday, August 5, 2013

Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey

based on recipe from Saveur

olive oil 
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 
4-5 celery stalks, chopped 
1 onion, chopped 
2-3 poblano peppers, chopped 
salt, to taste
1/2 tbsp. ground pepper
1/2 tbsp. dried thyme 
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 ½ tsp. cayenne
1 lb. dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
4 bay leaves
1 smoked turkey leg
1 tbsp. Frank's Red Hot 
white rice, for serving 
 scallions, to garnish

(use oval dutch oven)
Heat oil, add onion, peppers and celery, cook until soft.  Add garlic, cook 2-3 minutes. 
Add salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne and bay leaves, cook 2-3 minutes.
Add beans, turkey leg and 1 quart of turkey (or chicken) stock.
Cook on low for about 2 hours.  Turkey should be very tender, falling off the bone.

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