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You really need to soak your beans overnight.
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I've always been skeptical of this practice; but my mom says it keeps everyone from getting the farts.
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If I'm making beans on Sunday, I'll soak them in the crock pot with the Worcestershire sauce on Saturday night.
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2 packages of beans usually equals a crock pot half full of water.
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On the next day, add your garlic and Cajun seasoning before turning on your slow cooker.
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If I'm making supper for 6:30pm, the beans need to start cooking no later than 10 am.
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Put your slow cooker on the high setting.
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3 hours into cooking, add your seasoning meats.
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If you're using hamhocks and/or pig tails, you can add them directly.
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If you are using salt pork, slice into strips and cook until brown before adding.
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If you are using salt pork, be sure to add the grease along with the meat!
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After an additional 2 hours, finely chop your onion and add to the beans.
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Be sure to stir gently to mix them in well.
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Slow cooking your beans will take approximately 8 hours to complete from start to finish once they're cooking.
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When you have 1.5 hours to go, cut your smoked sausage into medallions and then cut the medallions in half.
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Fry briefly in an iron skillet until slightly cooked and then add immediately to beans.
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Stir gently to mix well.
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During the last hour of cooking, add additional garlic salt &/or Cajun seasoning to taste.
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The beans should have a creamy consistency at this point.
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Serve over rice in bowls with bread of choice or cornbread.
