Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch disks
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound dry white cannellini beans, soaked overnight in water
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Method

  • In a large pot, heat the oil and bacon over medium heat.
  • When the bacon starts to render its fat, add the sausage and cook until the bacon crisps up and the sausage turns golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove bacon and sausage to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • To the pan, add the onions, celery, and bell pepper.
  • Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Saute until tender, then add the garlic, oregano, white pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir and cook until garlic is tender and pot is fragrant.
  • Drain and add the soaked beans.
  • Stir to coat the beans, then add the chicken stock, raise the heat and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce to a simmer, cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until beans are al dente.
  • Add the bacon, and sausage back into the pot along with the rice.
  • Cook 30 minutes more or until rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed.
  • Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  • Season to taste.