Ingredients:

  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                    celery -- chopped
                        -- (inc.leaves)
   1      small         carrot -- finely chopped
   1      tablespoon    tabasco sauce
   2                    bay leaves
   4      centiliters   garlic -- crushed
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      sage
     1/4  teaspoon      marjoram
   1      cup           red wine
                        water to cover all i ngredients
   3      tablespoons   garnish
                        (chopped fresh parsley & green onions)
   1      tablespoon    salt
   1      teaspoon      white pepper
   1      teaspoon      black pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      red pepper

Preparation:

Recipe by: from "Tell Me More" (Junior League of Lafeyette, LA) 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.