How to make slow cooker red rice and beans

Red rice and beans is a traditional dish, found most often served in Louisiana homes. It originally came about as a dish that was most commonly served on Mondays, using the leftover pork bones and vegetables from Sunday supper. After cooking it, it's easy to see why this is a "leftover pot".

Traditionally, andouille sausage is used, but with Italian being all I had in the fridge, that's what I tossed into mine - along with a yellow pepper instead of green. You too can use whatever you have on hand and, just like I've done here, you can just toss it all into the slow cooker, raw and all. Then just come back, prepared to sit down for a traditional Creole meal!