Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

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• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
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• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
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• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)
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• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
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• 1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
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• 1 ham hock
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• 10 cups water
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• 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
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• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
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• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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• 4 cups hot cooked rice
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather the ingredients.
2. 2
   Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a slow cooker, leaving drippings in the skillet.
3. 3
   Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to drippings in the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
4. 4
   Add soaked beans and ham hock to the slow cooker, then pour in water. Add basil, Creole seasoning, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
5. 5
   If the bean mixture is too watery, remove the lid, increase the heat to High, and cook until beans are creamy. Serve with cooked rice.