CROCK POT PINTO & RED BEANS W/ SMOKED SAUSAGE OVER RICE

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2. 1 onion, diced
3. 1/4 cup of bacon fat
4. 1 lb. bag Pinto Beans
5. 1 cup of red beans
6. 2 tsp. chicken bullion- I love the powdered
7. 1 tsp. onion powder
8. 1 tsp. garlic powder
9. Pinch of salt and pepper (more depending on taste)
10. 8 cups water
11. 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced thin
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13. 2 cups rice
14. 4 cups water
15. add salt pepper and margarine

add to pot and bring to a really good boil for 2 minutes , cover with a lid and simmer for 25 minutes

1. add diced onion , seasonings and bacon fat to crock pot .
2. Rinse beans .
3. Add beans, seasonings, onion and diced sausage, and water to the Crock Pot.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. While beans are cooking prepare rice on stove top according to package directions.
6. Serve pinto beans over rice.
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