red beans and rice my way

Recipe by
Pamela Rappaport
The Villages, FL

Adding my favorite red beans and rice recipe. It's adapted from one in a cookbook called Le Bonne Cuisine. Of course I added my own touches.

yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For red beans and rice my way

  • 2 c
    dried small red beans
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 3
    cloved garlic, minced
  • 2
    ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • dash old bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 2
    ham hocks, smoked
  • 1/2 c
    ketsup
  • diced ham
  • cooked rice

How To Make red beans and rice my way

  • 1
    Soak the bean overnight per package directions.
  • 2
    In Large skillet saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.
  • 3
    Add to crock pot along with 2 qt water, drained beans, ham hock, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper, wine and ketchup. Cook on low 8 hours.
  • 4
    When beans are tender serve over cooked rice and add chopped ham.

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