6-to-8-Hour Dump-and-Go Slow Cooker Red Beans with Ham Hock & Andouille โ€” No Extra Salt Needed

A true Southern dump-and-go crockpot meal featuring overnight-soaked red beans, smoky ham hock, and andouille sausage slow-cooked on low for 6โ€“8 hours. The video walks through every step, from chopping the holy trinity of vegetables to pulling tender meat off the bone at the end. Perfect for budget-conscious family dinners served over white rice with green onions.

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๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

  • 11 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight
  • 21/2 pound andouille sausage or smoked beef sausage, chopped
  • 31 smoked ham hock (ham shank)
  • 43 ribs celery, chopped
  • 51 medium onion, chopped
  • 61 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 71 tablespoon chili powder
  • 81 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 91 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 101/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 111/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 121/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 131/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 142 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 154 cups water
  • 16Cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
  • 17Chopped scallions, green onions, or parsley, for garnish
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