Red beans and rice for crock pot

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDRIED RED BEANS
1eachHAM BONE (OPTIONAL)
5cupsWATER
1eachBAY LEAF
3eachesONION, MEDIUM
1eachGREEN PEPPER
3tablespoonsFAT OR BACON GREASE
1eachCLOVE GARLIC, CHOPPED
1tablespoonCHILI POWDER
½tablespoonCUMIN

Directions

PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN CROCK POT AND COOK FOR SEVERAL HOURS ON HIGH OR AT LEAST 8 HOURS ON LOW/MEDIUM. SERVE OVER HOT RICE. OR REMOVE SOME BEANS AND FREEZE FOR A LATER USE AND ADD ¾ CUP OF RICE AND COOK ON HIGH UNTIL RICE IS COOKED.