Louisiana Ken's Gen-U-Wine Red Beans & Rice; Blazes

I had this last night and it was definately the best version I've ever had! It makes a lot, and I did it in the crock pot.

2 packages 1 lb. dried red beans (do NOT use canned)

I med to large onion, chopped

2 Green bell peppers, chopped

2 large celery stalks, chopped

2 cups chicken stock

Andouille sausage (I substituted ham)

pepper, Italian herbs, Chachere's Cajun seasoning

Soak beans overnight in cold water.

Rinse in morning and cover with fresh cold water

Pour bullion into beans

Add everything else and stir

Either simmer for 3-4 hours after it comes to a boil, stirring often or cook in crick pot on low for 6-8 hours.

Ken's secret tip -- mash a couple or 3 cups of beans and add back to pot. This cooks for awhile, making the gravy that thickens it. Not good to use cornstarch or flour to thicken. Enjoy!!

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Bill Holman thinks Blazes was where Friar Tucks is, not the Country Rose site. Historians?

Comments

[mizwrite]

I'm looking for the wine in Lousiana Ken's gen-u-wine recipe! : ) This sounds delicious, though. And easy enough for an only-sometimes successful cook like me. I'm going to try it! Thanks!