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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

4/24/16

This recipe for slow cooker beans and rice is rich and hearty - a perfect side dish.Southern style red beans and rice with smoked turkey wing, made in the slow cooker!

Hey y’all! I have been getting a ton of request for a soul food, southern style red beans and rice recipe. I have shared a couple bean recipes in the past with you all, and I cooked them with smoked pork. However, for this recipe I will be using smoked turkey, which is just as delicious.

Check out my video tutorial for this recipe

Red beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice

This southern style red beans and rice recipe is slow cooked to perfection. A delicious dish to serve as a side or main course!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern/ Soul Food
Keyword Red Beans and Rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry red beans sorted and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 pound smoked turkey wing
  • 1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp thyme leaves
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

  • Place everything in the slow cooker, then cover.
  • Set on high, and let cook for 6 hours.
  • Serve with hot rice.
  • Enjoy!

Video

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Comments

  1. Ann says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    Hello Rosie! Thanks for sharing. About how many people does this recipe serve?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Hi Ann! This makes about 8 servings, as listed in the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:18 am

    Rosie, this recipe looks so good. We love red beans and rice, but I’ve never used smoked turkey. Will definitely try this recipe. Pinned. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Thanks so much Mary!

      Reply
  3. Crystal says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Hi Rosie,

    How long did you soak your beans before you put them in the crockpot or did you have to cook them before hand?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 25, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Please watch the video 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tim says

    April 28, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Rosie,
    does the recipe call for 2 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons of thyme? I followed the recipe but my beans tasted like nothing buy thyme lol.

    Reply
    • Tim says

      April 28, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Sorry typo *but

      Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 29, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      I used 2 tsp as in the recipe.

      Reply
      • Tim says

        April 29, 2016 at 7:02 pm

        Ok, thank you! My family said it was just me, they loved it. My son said its better than popeyes. I did notice it tasted better the next day! Blessings!

        Reply
  5. Danielle says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Rosie I love this recipe I just used kidney beans because I just realized that you used red beans will that make a difference in the taste. and also where can I find red beans for the next time I make this meal? thank you for sharing and God bless.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Kidney beans are red beans hun.

      Reply
    • Mary Jane Hall says

      May 17, 2019 at 3:31 am

      Kidney beans are red beans but there’s another, smaller red bean that doesn’t taste like kidney beans. These smaller red beans are more like pinto beans. I’m from the south (also lived in Louisiana) & have never heard of anyone using kidney beans for Red Beans and Rice.

      Reply
  6. Alice says

    May 10, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe for over night cooking. Me and hubby had it for lunch. OMG it was great! Had a slice of cornbread to help with the sopping. Thx for the recipe looking forward to next installment.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 10, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Alice! I’m glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Lennie says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Hi Rosie, I made this last night and used 1 1/2 tablespoons of thyme and the thyme was overwhelming. I did a taste test last night but I will have a bowl for dinner tonight.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 7, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Hi Lennie. Adjust it to your taste.

      Reply
  8. Clarence says

    July 21, 2016 at 5:01 am

    Hi Rosie, I am going to be making this dish tomorrow. I wanted to know if you suggest a specific type of cajun seasoning?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:28 am

      I used McCormicks.

      Reply
  9. Valerie Mack says

    March 11, 2017 at 7:18 am

    This looks so good. Will be trying it soon. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  10. KAY says

    March 16, 2017 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    HELLO MS. ROSIE!

    I MADE THE RED BEANS AND RICE LAST NIGHT AND I AM SO PROUD OF THEM! WHEN I ATTEMPT TO SLOW COOK RED BEANS, THEY ALWAYS END UP RUNNY AND HARD NOT SOFT. ALSO, I WAS COOKING THE BEANS ON LOW SO THAT MIGHT BE WHY THEY NEVER CAME OUT RIGHT. I FOLLOWED YOUR RECIPE TO THE T AND THEY CAME OUT WONDERFUL. I DID NOT HAVE BAY LEAVES AND I ADDED GREEN AND RED PEPPERS. THEY WERE DELICIOUS. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I NOW KNOW HOW TO PREPARE RED BEANS!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 16, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Hi Yvonne! Thanks for trying recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  11. Jodie says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:15 am

    Hi Rosie, this looks delicious. Do you have a particular recipes for the brown rice?
    Oh my gosh I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 10, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Hi Jodie! I will try to work on uploading some brown rice recipes.

      Reply
  12. Carolyn says

    April 13, 2017 at 3:36 am

    Looks easy! Definitely will be making this for the hubby. Do you have a recipe for Chess Pie that’s not too complicated?

    Reply
  13. Robert Teeter says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Lord Rosie, will you marry me. Your recipes would make any sc boy want to stay home.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 15, 2017 at 11:08 am

      LOL!! I’m glad that you like my recipes Robert!

      Reply
  14. Danielle says

    May 9, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    If you don’t have a slow cooker will this work on stove top as well?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 13, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
    • RLP says

      June 29, 2019 at 9:09 am

      I tried this recipe and it was delicious. Could I use white beans and still get the same flavor?

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        June 29, 2019 at 3:06 pm

        It will be good, but it will taste different.

        Reply
  15. Denise says

    November 1, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    Hi” Rosie I am so glad that I found your recipes, you are such a wonderful cook I enjoy trying your recipes, you make them so simple, and they taste fantastic, God Bless you Rosie for I am blessed to find such a wonderful cook.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 1, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Awee. Thanks so much Denise!

      Reply
  16. Rachel says

    November 18, 2017 at 8:38 am

    How many cups of chicken broth should I use if I don’t want to use water?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      The same amount.

      Reply
  17. Gal says

    November 18, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    Absolutely great recipe. Easy to follow directions., easy preparation. Ingredients don’t cost too much.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 19, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Gal!

      Reply
  18. Rosa Lugo says

    February 18, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    Outstanding recipe! My family loved it!

    Reply
  19. Dee says

    July 2, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    Girl, you nailed it and so did I, thanks to your recipe! I did use part chicken broth for deeper flavor, but as I sit here devouring my first bowl I’m wishing I’d invited friends over to enjoy it with me!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 2, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      Glad that you like the recipe!

      Reply
  20. Oklahoma Girl says

    July 10, 2019 at 1:30 am

    I made this for the 4th and it was a hit. I am now making it just because and taking it to work to share! Thanks for an amazing and easy recipe. Can’t wait for the cookbook!

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    July 12, 2019 at 6:14 am

    Hi Rosie! I could only find smoked turkey legs, do you think those will be okay to use in this recipe? I don’t have a crockpot mine broke recently, so I’m going to make this on the stove, do you have any tips so it turns out just as good? I can’t wait to make this recipe for my family, it looks so good! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 12, 2019 at 8:09 am

      Hi Nicole. The smoked turkey leg should be fine. The wing is my preference 😉

      Reply
  22. Lena says

    July 29, 2019 at 7:08 am

    Do you have a recipe for the rice that accompanies it? It appears to be seasoned, too (in the picture). Thanks! I’m looking forward to trying this when the weather cools off a little.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 29, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      I just used regular steamed rice. It just has parsley on it 🙂

      Reply
  23. Debbie M says

    September 15, 2019 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe. I cooked it as was written except for the smoked turkey. The store didn’t have any so just used plain turkey. It was delicious!

    Reply
  24. Kim says

    November 23, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    I’ making this recipe for the third time tomorrow!! It is so good and turns out perfectly! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  25. Toni says

    April 5, 2020 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    I used my Ninja, using sauté setting on high to begin with, then lowered temperature as I went along. I used canned red beans and liquid smoke because my daughter (quarantined with) is a vegetarian. I stuck to the rest of the recipe as instructed. So good! My daughter loved it. And… I’m glad you showed how you present it. Impressive. Thank you.

    Reply
  26. Joe says

    May 3, 2020 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    That truly rocked. Thanks for sharing a no nonsense recipe that truly satisfies. Many thanks and blessings.
    -Joe

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 3, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Thanks for trying Joe!

      Reply
  27. Maya says

    May 17, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    I did this recipe and it turned out absolutely awful! I’m so upset about it cause it looks so good in your pictures and videos. It’s not you, it’s definitely me. Please help me because I really do want to make this right and enjoy it. The beans were hard, almost crunchy and after cooking on high for 6 hours it didn’t get like that “creamy“ looking coLor yours has. Mine basically stayed “watery” or “brothy” looking. Please help

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 20, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Maya. Sorry to hear that your beans didn’t come out like you wanted them too. Are you using an older slow cooker? The beans definitely shouldn’t be hard after 6 hours of cooking on high heat.

      Reply
  28. A Riley says

    June 22, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is the most delicious recipe I’ve had for red beans and rice!!! The recipe is also very easy with very simple to follow instructions. I only tweaked it a little, because we like a little heat, but this recipe is great as is.

    Reply
  29. Renee Price says

    July 22, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I have always wanted to make red beans and rice. Thank you for the recipe! It’s absolutely amazing. I followed the instructions to the letter. I did use Red Beans, instead of Kidney Beans because I wanted Red Beans and Rice, not Kidney Beans and Rice. I used a Cajun spice called Creole Kick. Thanks again! This recipe will be in heavy rotation. ❤️

    Reply
  30. Bridget says

    December 31, 2020 at 5:33 am

    There were delicious Rosie making them again today . thanks

    Reply
  31. Mindy Granger says

    October 16, 2022 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Just threw it all together in the crockpot!
    I can’t wait to see how it turns out. You’re recipe/video is foolproof and so simple. Thank you for the amazing detail. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Mindy Granger says

      October 16, 2022 at 10:29 am

      Your*

      Reply
  32. Helen says

    October 26, 2022 at 4:53 am

    5 stars
    I was skeptical because I always use tomato paste or sauce in my red beans. I used smoked turkey sausage and chicken broth in place of water. Let cook on low all night. Got up and just tasted it. Amazing. Had my husband try it. He said Delicious. Doesn’t need a thing.

    Reply

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