Slow Cooker Red Beans

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.