Slow Cooker Red Beans (Louisiana Style) Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Red Beans (Louisiana Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb red kidney beans; 1 -2 slice ham (center-cut slice with bone); ¼ cup brown sugar; 8 ounces canned pineapple chunks (will be used only to season ham and not put in beans!); 12 ounces Little Smokies sausages; 1 green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); seasoning salt (to taste); hot sauce (to taste); 1 bay leaf; 12 large white onion; 2 stalks celery

Servings: persons

1 lb red kidney beans
1 -2 slice ham (center-cut slice with bone)
¼ cup brown sugar
8 ounces canned pineapple chunks (will be used only to season ham and not put in beans!)
12 ounces Little Smokies sausages
1 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
seasoning salt (to taste)
hot sauce (to taste)
1 bay leaf
12 large white onion
2 stalks celery

1
Rinse beans three times with cold water.
2
Let soak for an hour or overnight.
3
Rinse ham and put in hot skillet and cover with brown sugar and pineapples and bring to a boil.
4
Cook until red and curling.
5
Remove only ham from the skillet and cut it into big pieces.
6
Chop bell pepper, onion, celery and put in crockpot.
7
Add bay leaf, garlic and seasoning salt and ham.
8
Add beans and water to where it is 2 inches above beans.
9
Then cook on high for two hours then low until beans are done (about one more hour).
10
Serve with rice and cornbread and a few dashes of hot sauce.

407

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb red kidney beans, 1 -2 slice ham (center-cut slice with bone), ¼ cup brown sugar, 8 ounces canned pineapple chunks (will be used only to season ham and not put in beans!), and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Red Beans (Louisiana Style) falls under the General 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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Slow Cooker Red Beans (Louisiana Style)

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Variations & substitutions

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