Mrs. Diggs New Orelean's Red Beans And Rice
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Crockpot
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        dried red kidney beans
   2                    Smoked Turkey Legs* {up to 3 legs} -- cut in 3 pieces
   1      large          -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- (optional)
     1/2  cup           chopped celery
   1      teaspoon      Texas Pete's Hot Sauce -- (or to taste)
   2      teaspoons     seasoned salt
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme
   2                    bayleafs
                        cooked rice
                        smoked sausage links
 

Preparation:

(Note: This recipie is doubled to allow for freezing) *Or wings and necks Wash beans, discarding rocks, etc. Soak beans overnight in water to cover. In the morning, rinse beans, set aside. Place Turkey parts, onion, garlic, celery, thyme and bayleaves in crock pot. Add the soaked and rinsed beans and sprinkle on the hot sauce. Add water to crock pot until beans are covered. Cook on high one hour, switch to low for 7-8 or until beans are tender and cooked through. When done, remove 1 cup of cooked beans, mash to a paste, add back to crock pot and stir. Serve beans over rice with smoked sausage links and additional hot sauce. Enjoy!!!