[NutBrnHair]

Oooooo, I'm so glad I found this thread! Yum, yum, Aunt Bea!

Here's a recipe I've made many times. I love something I can make ahead of time in the Crock Pot. The spices on this are perfect!

Creole Black Beans

2 lbs. smoked sausage cut in 1” pieces
3 15 oz. cans black beans (rinse with water)
1 ½ cup chopped onions
1 ½ cup celery
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 t. leaf thyme
1 ½ t. white pepper
¼ t. black pepper
¼ t. cayenne pepper
5 bay leaves
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup water

Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat. Drain fat & transfer to crock pot. Cover & cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve over rice.
Serves 4-5