"The slow cooker is the easiest way to make red beans and rice because the crock pot does all the work! Tender red beans slow cooked to perfection with spices, smoked sausage and leftover holiday ham!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dried red kidney beans (boiled for 10 minutes before adding to slow cooker)
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1 lb. smoked sausage (sliced)
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1 smoked ham shank
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1 large onion (chopped)
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3 stalks celery (chopped)
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1 large bell pepper (chopped)
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoons thyme
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5 cups chicken broth (or water)
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4 cups steamed white rice