Creamy Cajun Flageolet Beans with Smoked Bacon
Cajun Flageolet Beans with Smoked Bacon is a delightful dish that combines the earthy richness of flageolet beans with the smoky, savory flavors of bacon. This mouthwatering meal is flavorful, hearty, and comforting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: mains
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 5 ribs of celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fermented hot sauce
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- 8 oz smoked thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb (16 ounces) dried flageolet beans, sorted and rinsed
- 6 cups beef broth
- freshly chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight, then drain and rinse.
- Heat the bacon in a 6-quart Dutch oven. Once the bacon releases some fat and begins to cook, toss in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and hot sauce. Cook the aromatics together until tender, stirring frequently.
- Add in the garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
- Add the bay leaves, cajun seasoning, smoked bacon, soaked beans, and beef stock into the pot. Stir everything together to combine, and place the lid on the Dutch oven
- The cooking time will be about 1 hour (or until the beans are tender) over medium heat. Be sure to check on and stir the beans every so often.
- If at any point you see the pot needs more liquid to prevent sticking or is evaporating too quickly, simply add in a splash more stock/broth or water. Reduce heat to medium-low, if needed.
- Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the beans, just a few. This will thicken the beans.
- Taste the beans and season with more cajun seasoning or salt, if desired.
- Serve with sourdough bread
