red beans & rice

How To Make red beans & rice

• Step 1
  Using a bit of olive oil, sauté the onion and celery until translucent… add garlic and sauté a minute or two longer… Drain the beans, reserving the liquid.
• Step 2
  Place the sauted onion, celery, garlic, beans (drained), bay leaves, rosemary, and liquid smoke into the crock pot. Stir thoroughly, and cover.
• Step 3
  Cook on high for 30 minutes to get everything really hot. Turn to low. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid.
• Step 4
  Add the sliced sausage, and the cumin.
• Step 5
  Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring thoroughly every hour or so.. Squish a few of the beans agains the side of the pot to help give the mixture the creamy consistency. Add more of the bean liquid as desired to achieve desired consistency.
• Step 6
  At the 5 hour mark, add the green chilies... stir thoroughly.
• Step 7
  At the 7 hour mark, taste for pepper, salt, and cumin. Add to taste. Keep on low or warm until ready to serve. Serve with hot steamed rice, cornbread, and a tossed green salad!
• Step 8
  Is good the next day... Can be reheated in the crock or in the microwave!
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