Authentic, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
By
Raven Higheagle
@ravenhigheagle
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This is my take on a Louisiana classic. No shortcuts! Put everything into the slow cooker in the morning and you will have your meal ready in the late afternoon or evening, whenever you are ready. This recipe will feed a lot of people.
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Serves:
Serves 8
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
8 Hr
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb
- dried red beans, soaked overnight
- 10 c
- water
- 1 lb
- andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 large
- sweet onion, chopped
- 1 large
- red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalk(s)
- celery, chopped
- 1 large
- jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 8 clove
- garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp
- ground black pepper
- 1 tsp
- creole seasoning, or to taste
- 1 large
- smoked ham hock
- 4 c
- cooked rice
How to Make Authentic, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
- 1Place the beans and water into a slow cooker.
- 2Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage in the skillet; remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and transfer to the slow cooker. Reserve the drippings.
- 3Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic to the drippings; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker.
- 5Season the mixture with pepper and Creole seasoning.
- 6Add the smoked ham hock. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender.
- 7If the bean mixture seems too watery, take the lid off the slow cooker and set heat to High to cook until they reach a creamy texture.
About Authentic, Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: Cajun/Creole
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