CRESCENT CITY RED BEANS & RICE (CROCKPOT) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Crescent City Red Beans & Rice (Crockpot) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-25037

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried kidney beans (I prefer the pink ones to the dark red ones)
1 ham hock (Optional, substitute bacon or ham)
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon chicken stock granules
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 to 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere's, Zatarain's)
3 bay leaves
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter
Tabasco sauce to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons salt, according to your taste
Rice, enough for 8 servings
2 pounds smoked sausage

Steps:

  • The night before you want to eat, check beans to be sure there are no stones then place beans in a large bowl and fill almost to the top with water. It's better to have too much water than not enough. The beans will more than double in size overnight. In the morning, drain beans in a colander and rinse well. For a quicker soak, fill a large pot with the beans and cover with water. Bring to a boil, simmer 2 minutes, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour before the next step. Place into crockpot the beans, ham hock, black pepper, chicken stock granules, chopped garlic, garlic salt, cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Note: Save adding salt until the end of cook time. Cover beans with hot water (can be boiled on stove or from the tap) until fully covered. Then add an extra inch of water on top of that. This will give your beans a chance to swell even more during cooking. Cover. Sauté onions and bell-pepper just until they begin to cook. Add these to the beans and stir. If you are going to be gone all day, cook beans on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. If you will be around to stir, cook them on high until they are almost fully cooked, about 4 or 5 hours. Then turn them down to low for the last bit of cooking. When beans are fully cooked, remove bay leaves (if you can find them all), add butter and stir. Mash beans in the crock pot with a potato masher until they reach desired thickness. Add salt to taste. It may not take much for you. Also add a bit more fresh ground pepper. Put your rice on to cook. Slice smoked sausage and cook in a medium-hot cast iron skillet until nicely brown and starting to emit those nice juices. Add sausages to crock pot and stir. Put rice in bowls and top with red beans.

Jana Jino
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This was an amazing recipe! The red beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great red beans and rice


Robina Naz
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This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Salameh
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The red beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Vusi M.k
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also added some chopped bell pepper and celery to the pot, and it turned out great!


JaLaya Bailey
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The red beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook all day.


Lindsay Hammond
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This was a great recipe. The red beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Angel Limones
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook all day. The red beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always rich and savory. I highl


Laynael Bandara
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The red beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great on its own.


Rana Vai
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This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Larry Randol
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This was a great recipe! The red beans were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Shakir Tanoli
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I'm not a huge fan of red beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The red beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


cj syd
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also added some chopped bell pepper and celery to the pot, and it turned out great!


Md Husain
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This was my first time making red beans and rice in the crockpot, and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. The red beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be mak


mostafa khaled
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor. The red beans were also a bit overcooked.


Will knox
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The red beans are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook all day.


Hiba Gaming
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This dish was so easy to make in my crockpot, and it turned out so delicious! The red beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


ala Turkmani
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This recipe is an absolute keeper! The flavors are incredible, and the red beans are cooked to perfection. I served it over rice, and it was a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again soon!