New Orleans Red Beans & Rice

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 package red kidney beans
1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound smoked sausage (cut into circular pieces 1/2 inch thick)
4 slices raw bacon (diced)
2 whole bay leaves
1 tbs. cayenne pepper
2 tbs. salt
1 tbs. pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
6 or 8 cups water
2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

slow cooker Method Combine all above ingredients using 6 cups water in slow cooker. Cook on high for at least 6 hours. (A great dish to put together before leaving for work and it's done when you get home!!) Serve over white rice. Serves 6. Conventional Stove Top Method Combine all ingredients in large pot using 8 cups water. Cook 2-3 hours. Serve over white rice. Serves 6.