Cajun Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 oz. dried red kidney beans
1 large onion, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 or 3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. hot sauce
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
16 oz. smoked sausage
cooked white rice

Preparation

The night before, wash beans and soak overnight.
The next day, assemble all ingredients, except sausage and rice, in a slow cooker.
Fill with water to 1-inch from top.
Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, or until beans are tender.
During the last hour of cooking, slice sausage in 1/2-inch pieces and add to mixture.
When heated through, serve over hot rice with hot sauce to taste.