"Chef John's recipe for red beans, Andouille sausage, smoked ham hock, and rice is the textbook definition of soul food: a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dry red kidney beans
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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12 ounces andouille sausage, diced
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1 cup finely diced onion
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3/4 cup chopped celery
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3/4 cup poblano peppers
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 quarts chicken broth, or more as needed
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1 smoked ham hock
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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hot sauce to taste
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4 cups cooked white rice
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2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or to taste