* Exported from MasterCook * Crock Pot Red Beans 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 -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -