Recipe By : from "Tell Me More" (Junior League of Lafeyette, LA)
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Crockpot
Louisiana Pork & Ham
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 16 oz bag kidney beans
1 ham bones
OR bone-in ham hocks
1 large bell pepper -- chopped
1 large onion -- chopped
3 stalks celery -- chopped (inc.leaves)
1 small carrot -- finely chopped
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic -- crushed
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 cup red wine
water to cover all ingredients
3 tablespoons garnish
(chopped fresh parsley & green onions)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
Put everything except the garnish in the crockpot on low heat. Cook
covered for 6-10 hours. check liquid level, adding water if needed to
cover the beans. If there is too much liquid, turn the heat on high and
leave the pot uncovered for a few minutes. Reduce heat for several hours
or until ready to serve. Beans should be very tender. Remove bones and
bay leaves and garnish before serving. Serve over rice with grilled or
smoked sausage. May be frozen.
