So a couple/three years ago, a attempted to make red beans and rice in my slow cooker. Unfortunately, I got a bad recipe from one of those online sites. It had about double the amount of salt it needed and I had to throw it out. I am trying again tonight using something closer to what I grew up with. Any suggestions? I am also curious what kind of sausage you farm girls would recommend and how you cook your rice.
Thanks!!!
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YellowRose
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 08:11:24 AM
I wouldn't add salt until after the beans are done. It takes less water to cook beans in crock-pot than on top of stove. Cover with 1-2" water. Every hour or so check on it.
I find it hard to choose the right rice to cook with the beans so I cook the rice separate and add when beans are almost done so it soaks up the flavors. Season the rice lightly with the same herbs/spices used in beans.
I like a firm link sausage in red beans & rice - spicier the better.
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KristiW
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 08:52:50 AM
Southerners really like their andouille sausage, with a beef keilbasa in second. I make red beans and rice all the time, but I never do it in the crockpot. My grandmother led me to believe the only way was on the stove all day!
Red Beans and Rice
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 07:46:47 AM
