Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried red beans
• 7 cups water
• 2 slices bacon, chopped or 1-2 smoked pork chops
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 bay leaves
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 3 oregano sprigs
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 lb andouille sausage
• 6 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse and sort through beans. Soak overnight in water to cover. Put beans in crock pot then cover with water.

2. 2

   Add all remaining ingredients (except rice) to slow cooker and cook 6-8 hours until beans are very tender and pork chop is falling apart.

3. 3

   Remove and discard the pork chop bone and break up any large chunks of meat (if not using bacon). Remove and discard bay leaves, oregano and thyme.

4. 4

   Divide rice among shallow bowls, spoon beans and rice over rice and serve immediately. Enjoy!