Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



16
ounces
kidney beans

bag



1
each
ham

bones OR bone-in ham hocks



1
each
sweet bell pepper

chopped



1
each
onion

chopped



3
each
celery

stalks, including leaves, chopped



1
each
carrot

finely chopped



1
tablespoon
hot red pepper sauce





2
each
bay leaves





4
each
garlic

cloves, crushed



1/4
teaspoon
thyme leaves





1/4
teaspoon
sage





1/4
teaspoon
marjoram leaves





1
cup
red wine





1
tablespoon
salt





1
teaspoon
white pepper





1
teaspoon
black pepper





1/2
teaspoon
red bell pepper





1
x
water

to cover all ingredients



3
tablespoons
parsley

and green onions, chopped, fresh, to garnish

 Put everything except the garnish in the crockpot on low heat.  Cook covered for 6-1 hours.  Check liquid level, adding water if needed to keep the beans covered.  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