Comments on: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Cajun Beans and Rice Recipe

By: Melissa Griffiths

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:48:44 +0000

In reply to Steve. Sounds like an issue with your pressure canner or your beans. Are they extra old?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:04:24 +0000

3 hours under pressure in the insta pot and the black beans still aren’t tender. Stupid instructions.

By: Ria

Ria — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:58:40 +0000

They did! That’s how I got the link. On the Hurst recipe page. Mine is cooking as we speak!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:53:39 +0000

In reply to Laura Marriott. I think it would reheat from frozen just fine, let us know if you try it!

By: Laura Marriott

Laura Marriott — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 23:58:58 +0000

Have you tried making this and then freezing it? I’m trying to decide if I could make this ahead for a family vacation and bring it with, or if I need to make it fresh the day of. (Which I have and have loved, without putting carrots in and with some chili seasoning instead of green chilis.)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:02:06 +0000

In reply to Gail Nugent. I'd wait until after the beans were done to add it!

By: Gail Nugent

Gail Nugent — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 16:36:04 +0000

We like SPICY (nose running) so I added fresh, chopped jalapeños and more Cajun seasoning. PERFECTION! Question: has anyone tried putting okra in this? Was wondering whether I should wait until after the beans are finished to add it.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:54:44 +0000

Followed recipe to a T but unfortunately, my beans were not cooked all the way through

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:20:38 +0000

In reply to Chris B.. Thanks for sharing your tips!

By: Chris B.

Chris B. — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:02:35 +0000

This is SO good. I made this with very few changes to the recipe and it turned out so delicious! I forgot to buy a bell pepper, so instead of using a can of fire roasted tomatoes, I used two cans of original Rotel (the smaller ones). I used three ham hocks, and added about a 1/3 tsp of cayenne pepper because I like my nose to run and my eyes to water when I eat. 🙂