Ingredients
- 1 lb. red kidney beans (Camellia brand if possible)
- 12 oz andouille or kielbasa, sliced 1/4" - 1/2" 1
- 3.5 cups water or chicken stock (more if not using soaked beans) 2
- (add 2 cups extra if not using crock pot)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (optional) 3
- 1 rib celery (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 Tbs fresh chopped parsely
- 1 large bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- cajun seasoning to taste 4
Directions
- Soak beans overnight, then rinse after soaking.
- Add all ingredients except seasonings to crock pot (beans will be creamier without salt).
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Add salt, pepper, and creole seasoning to taste.
- 30 minutes before serving, crush some of the beans against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon. This will give the beans a creamier texture.
Footnotes
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If using kielbasa, more creole seasoning may be required ↩︎
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Using chicken stock will add flavor ↩︎
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Substitute jalepeno for a spicy kick ↩︎
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Such as Emeril’s Essence or Tony Chachere’s, or just use a combination of paprika and cayenne. ↩︎