Cuban Black Beans and Rice

SERVES 12

* 1 lb dried black beans, sorted and rinsed
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 large bell pepper, chopped
* 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
* 5 cups water
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 4 tablespoons ground cumin (optional)
* 1 finely chopped jalapeno
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 cups hot cooked rice, for serving

Soak beans overnight.

Combine all ingredients except rice in slow cooker 6 to 8 hours or until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Remove bay leaves.

Serve beans over rice.

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Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Day

Ready In: 1 Day 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
"Raw peanuts in their shells simmer in a salty, spicy brew flavored with crab boil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and two kinds of serious hot peppers. This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida."
Ingredients:
1 pound raw peanuts, in shells
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil (such as
Zatarain's® Crab and Shrimp Boil)
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 cup salt
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup red pepper flakes
Directions:
1. Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.

Baby Back Ribs

These baby back ribs might not be bathed in smoke, but they still a lot of flavor. This slow cooked recipe will give you a great set of ribs even if can't prepare it outdoors.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours, 00 minutes
Ingredients:

* 4 pounds pork baby back ribs
* 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce
* 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Preparation:
Trim excess fat from ribs. Combine dry ingredients and rub over the surface of the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker or Crock-Pot standing on their edge with the meaty side out. Cook for about 8 hours. Remove ribs from slow cooker and brush with barbecue sauce.