[Wonder Warthog]

"...you can believe those red beans will be in a thick sauce."

No RICE??? Red Beans without/not over rice is like bacon without eggs.

And the only "sauce" red beans need is their own juice, properly seasoned, of course, and with the sausage cooked into/with the beans.

[mylife]

True.
Not sure if she is making rice.
This will be my first time eating this gals version, but every one says she makes good beans from scratch.

[sheana]

I love sausages. Preferably with jalapeños in them. Lol. I put them in everything. Slice them up and scramble eggs over them. They're great in homemade Mac and cheese. I made red beans and rice with sausages a couple of weeks ago. 😱

[Islander7]

Islander7’s Redbeans

1 pound dry red beans (Camellia brand is the best)

Soak beans in cool water for at least 12 hours, changing the water twice and rinsing the beans thoroughly each time.

In a large crock pot (6-8 qt), cover beans with 2 - 3inches of water.

Add one medium yellow onion diced, 16oz can diced tomatoes, 3-4 cloves garlic diced, 3-4 bay leaves, pinch ground red pepper, 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole seasoning, dash of garlic powder.

1-1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage cut diagonally in 1/4” slices.

Cook on high for 6 hours, reduce heat to low for another 6-8 hours.

Add a tablespoon of Tabasco sauce, if you like them extra spicy.

Enjoy!!