New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak kidney beans in water overnight. In the morning, rinse and drain.

2. 2

   Place onion, celery, garlic, turkey legs, bay leaves and thyme in the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add the drained beans on top. Add hot sauce and enough water to cover everything to the top of the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then reduce to LOW for 7 to 9 hours, until beans are very tender.

5. 5

   When beans are done, remove about 1 cup of beans and mash to a paste. Stir the paste back into the pot to thicken the broth.

6. 6

   Turn off heat and let stand for about 30 minutes. Remove turkey leg bones.

7. 7

   Serve over rice with sliced smoked sausage and extra hot sauce on the side.