Royal Street Red Beans

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red beans

1 white onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb. andouille or smoked sausage, thinly sliced

1 ham hock, optional

3 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. Creole seasoning

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

6 cups water

Green onions, for garnish

Hot sauce or seasoned vinegar to taste, if desired

Add all ingredients except for green onions and hot sauce to the slow cooker and stir.

Cook on low heat for 8 hours.

Before serving, remove bay leaves and garnish with green onions. Season with hot sauce or a splash of seasoned vinegar, if desired.

Serve over fluffy white rice.