Ingredients for - Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

1. Dried red beans 2 cups
2. Dried minced onion 1 tablespoon
3. Dried minced garlic ½ teaspoon
4. Salt 2 teaspoons
5. White sugar 1 teaspoon
6. Celery seed 1 teaspoon
7. Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
8. Ground cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
9. Crushed red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon
10. Bay leaf 1
11. Ham hock 1
12. Smoked sausage, sliced 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

1 . Stage

Pick over dried beans and soak them in water overnight.

2 . Stage

The next day, drain off the soaking water, and place beans in a large pot or slow cooker. Cover with water and stir in dried onion and garlic. Season with salt, sugar, celery seed, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Add in ham hock and push down into beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 hours.

3 . Stage

Stir in smoked sausage, simmer for 20 more minutes, and serve.