- 1 lb. dried red beans
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. andouille or smoked sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 ham hock, optional
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cups water
- Green onions, for garnish
- Hot sauce or seasoned vinegar to taste, if desired
- Add all ingredients except for green onions and hot sauce to the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves and garnish with green onions. Season with hot sauce or a splash of seasoned vinegar, if desired.
- Serve over fluffy white rice.