Red Beans and Rice

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Sort beans to remove the bad ones and rinse well.

Step 2

Add the beans to a large pot and cover them with about 2 inches of water. Bring the pot to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn off heat.

Step 3

Allow the beans to soak in the pot for 20-25 minutes.

Step 4

Drain water off of the beans; set aside.

Step 5

Brown sausage in a pan while the beans boil and soak.

Step 6

Remove sausage leaving sausage drippings in pan. Set aside.

Step 7

Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the same pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.

Step 8

Add all ingredients to slow cooker EXCEPT the butter, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper, and stir well.

Step 9

Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.

Step 10

Stir in the butter and season to taste with the Cajun seasoning and black pepper.

Step 11

Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for 1 hour. Remove the lid and stir.

Step 12

Allow the beans to cook on HIGH for the last hour uncovered. Do NOT place the lid back on the slow cooker during the final hour of cooking.

Step 13

Combine rice ingredients and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.