CRESCENT CITY RED BEANS & RICE (CROCK-POT) RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by ROBandSEAN
Number Of Ingredients 18
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- 1 These directions are long because I am covering the method quite thoroughly for new-comers. (-;. 2 SOAK BEANS: On Sunday night (or the night before you want to eat these yummy beans), 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, I drain beans in a colander and rinse well. 3 A FEW PERSONAL TRICKS: One of the first things I do in the morning is fill my Crockpot with hot tap water just to bring it up to temperature much faster. This saves on cooking time and electricity. I also fill and boil my electric jug (or kettle) - this is the water I will use to cook my beans. 4 PLACE IN CROCKPOT: Beans, ham hock, black pepper, chicken stock powder, chopped garlic, garlic salt, bay leaves, and optional Chipotle powder and liquid smoke. Note: Save adding salt until the end of cook time. 5 COVER WITH HOT WATER: Cover beans with hot water from your jug or kettle just 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 Crockpot with lid. 6 QUICKLY: Sauté onions and bell-pepper just until they begin to cook. Add these to the beans and stir. 7 COOK: 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, etc., I recommend cooking 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. 8 ONCE COOKED: When beans are fully cooked, remove bay leaves (if you can find them all) add butter and stir. To thicken beans, add 2 tablespoons corn flour mixed with just enough cold water to dissolve it. Add this to beans and stir for a minute. Beans should thicken a bit in fairly short order. Repeat until you get the desired consistency. 9 ADD: Add salt by half-teaspoon until you reach the level of your liking. It may not take much for you. Also add a bit more fresh ground pepper. 10 NOW: 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. Take skillet off heat but leave sausages where they are. Don't cover. 11 RINSE your rice with hot water. Once drained, place about half a cup of hot fluffy rice in a wide, shallow bowl. 12 COVER rice with a generous amount of red beans. Top with a good amount of hot smoked sausage slices. 13 SPRINKLE with hot sauce and/or more Tony's if you want it spicy like I do. 14 SERVE with hot buttered, grilled slices of French bread, salad or coleslaw, and a big glass of iced tea. 15 ENJOY!
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Bill Williamson
[email protected]This recipe sounds gross.
Sangeen Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure if I like the idea of cooking beans in a crock pot. I've never done that before.
Malik Mazhar
[email protected]This recipe seems like it might be too spicy for me. I'll have to use less cayenne pepper.
Sarah Jeffrey
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.
Indira Ram
[email protected]I'm not sure about the addition of the bell pepper and celery. I might leave those out.
Trevor Siegfried
[email protected]This recipe sounds so easy to make. I'm not a great cook, but I think I could handle this.
Umar Shery
[email protected]I'm always looking for new red beans and rice recipes. I'll have to give this one a try.
Naeem king 50
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my family this weekend.
J3r3my Hud50n
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Rana Ubaid
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of red beans and rice.
Wame Rachobo
[email protected]I like to serve this dish with a side of cornbread or biscuits.
Alyah Girmay
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham or sausage.
Gulnawaz Dildar
[email protected]I love the addition of the bell pepper and celery. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the dish.
Terwase Benedict
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Nolusindiso Vululwandle
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The beans were so tender and the rice was cooked perfectly.
dieuego apanane
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I can just throw everything in the crock pot in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home.
Sindri Gudmundsson
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to get a hearty and flavorful meal on the table without a lot of fuss.
Sisasenkosi Ndlovu
[email protected]This was my first time making red beans and rice, and it was so much easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out delicious.
Izzie Reyes
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make in the crock pot and it's always a hit with my family.
Edla Kapukire
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sausage and ham, they really gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.