Red Beans in the Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Red Beans in the Crock Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces dried red beans, rinsed and sorted for stones; 1 tablespoon minced garlic, heaping; ¼ cup minced onion; 5 cups hot water; 1 teaspoon baking soda, heaping; ½ teaspoon dry mustard, heaping; ¼ teaspoon dried parsley; ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup molasses; 2 cups diced tomatoes, including liquid; 8 ounces lean ham, chopped; ¼ cup bacon drippings, mixed bacon & grease; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, heaping

Servings: persons

16 ounces dried red beans, rinsed and sorted for stones
1 tablespoon minced garlic, heaping
¼ cup minced onion
5 cups hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda, heaping
½ teaspoon dry mustard, heaping
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup molasses
2 cups diced tomatoes, including liquid
8 ounces lean ham, chopped
¼ cup bacon drippings, mixed bacon & grease
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, heaping

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["Combine first eight ingredients in your slow cooker, adding the water last, and cook on ""High"" for four hours.", "Do not lift lid - it gets tempting around the second-third hour.", "Resist!", "Use pot holders to remove crockery inner liner and drain solids in colander over sink.", "Return beans to liner and liner to slow cooker, reducing heat to low.", "Drizzle molasses over beans.", "Add tomatoes.", "If you are using fresh tomatoes, you will need to add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of tomato juice or other liquid - I used the ""petite diced tomatoes"" in a can.", "Add ham and bacon drippings.", "If you do not have any reserved drippings, add 2-3 slices of cooked bacon, chopped.", "Sprinkle cajun seasoning over all and mix with a large wooden spoon.", "Put the lid on and let the flavors meld.", "The beans are done, this time is to put it all together.", "Ready to go after 2 hours on low, perfect after 4 hours."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces dried red beans, rinsed and sorted for stones, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, heaping, ¼ cup minced onion, 5 cups hot water, and more.

Yes, Red Beans in the Crock Pot falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Red Beans in the Crock Pot

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