Crock-Pot White Beans

Submitted by Merry Cook

"This is a hearty & inexpensive recipe that is just delicious and best of all you can throw it in the old crock pot and leave it alone all day. Even a self proclaimed bean hater LOVED these beans so I hope you enjoy them too :)"

 

• Ready In: 16hrs
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 quarts
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb dried great northern beans
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped
• 1⁄2 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups of chopped fresh kale
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons cajun seasoning salt (I use Tony Carcher's)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dry oregano
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 -16 ounces cajun style andouille sausages, cut into bite-size pieces (or any firm, smoked sausage)

directions

1. Sort beans and soak overnight in enough pure, fresh, water to cover the beans - Or - use the quick method: sort the beans then put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring them to a boil. Boil the beans for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for one hour after boiling (don't lift the lid).
2. After using either pre-soak method, be sure to rinse and drain the beans completely of their soaking liquid before putting them in the crock pot.
3. Put a couple table spoons of olive oil in the bottom of the crock pot then throw in the beans and all the other ingredients (including the 6 cups of fresh water.).
4. NOTE: the water used in cooking the beans in the crockpot is NOT the same water used for soaking the beans. The water used to soak the beans should be discarded because it may add bitterness.
5. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
6. Prep time is long only because of the soaking & slow cooking. The ingredients come together very quickly - no more than about 10 minutes of actual prep.

Reviews

[MrsCGrant]

So easy and delicious!!! I used a smoked turkey leg instead. Definitely in my rotation.

 

[adopt a greyhound]

Great way to cook beans. I soaked the beans during the day and cooked them in the crock pot overnight. Will be using the beans in 2 different recipes I have picked out. Used less onion, celery and bell pepper but it smells so good. Beans came out great.

 

[Shelby in Temecula]

This is a keeper! Though, I have to admit that I misunderstood the recipe. I thought the 6 c. water was for the soaking of the beans. After 2 hours I added 1 c. white wine and 1 can chicken broth. My husband came home and saved the meal. He added 4 cups of water to my additions. I'm not the best cook. That's why I love this website!!!

 

[erin.dieckmann.qihq]

Loved it! Very simple. I added some finely chopped red potatoes and carrots to help thicken the base, but not necessary. It has a bit of a kick to it with the seasonings and the sausage, but can easily be toned down if you prefer it mild. I will definitely be making this again!

 

[Simply Sarah]

I made this recipe in my dutch oven recently. I adjusted the seasonings to my tastes (ie. adding a lot of garlic :) ) and omitted celery and bell pepper. I also used chicken broth instead of water. Great comfort food!