Kent, I'm 57 years young, and have eaten a lot of food in my life. Red beans and rice is one of my top 5 all-time favorite dishes! I grew up eating it and have never tired of it. I grew up in Houston, but now I'm retired and living in Northern Michigan. Thank you for sharing your recipe and experiences! 💜

@sirloinofbeef3862

2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Michigan here too. Lol.

@gumbeauxroux1056

2 жыл бұрын

You can show them yoopers how to eat good, you!😁

@sawyerahbiesadventuressaa4158

2 жыл бұрын

What I have been waiting for!!!

@ramseyd861

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Michigan! I'd say the pasties up here in the UP rival to red beans and rice... :)

@jilliemc

2 жыл бұрын

Quite a change, huh? I grew up in West Michigan, met and married a Texan from Dallas, moved to Texas and lived in Dallas County for 31 years. We are now retired and living back in Michigan!

You don't even have to be a cook to enjoy watching Kent Rollins.

@bobby1336

2 жыл бұрын

I never cook

@kaceesavage

2 жыл бұрын

That is for sure!

@monkeybarmonkeyman

2 жыл бұрын

True that... Authentic men never go out of style.

@hdervish2497

2 жыл бұрын

His charisma and turn of phrase are everything. I want him to tell me cowboy stories

@randy-9842

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobby1336 I never cook "well" even on those rare occasions when I try and have Cowboy Kent's cookbook in front of me. No skill in that arena - but I still love to watch!

Kent, you made my heart and my belly rumble with this one. Fifty years ago, I was living in New Orleans as a freshman at Tulane University and I literally didn't have two nickels to rub together and make a dime. So I'd go down to the backside of the Quarter where there was a little ol' hole in the wall called Buster Holmes Restaurant. You could get a plate of red beans and rice for .50! And a Barqs root bear for another quarter. And if you were especially flush, for an extra buck you could get a foot-long hunk of Polish sausage to go with it. I learned how to make red beans and rice by comparing it to Buster's and it's still one of my favorite meals. Thanks, Kent. You're an inspiration and a treasure!

@stevenwomack9574

2 жыл бұрын

P.S. If we were trying to hurry the beans along and didn't have time to really let 'em perk, we'd pull out a cup of the beans, mash 'em through a strainer and make a roux. Add a bit of flour and butter to the bean paste and that would thicken 'em up nicely!

Louis Armstrong always ended his letters by signing off......."Red Beans, and Ricely Yours". Thank you for this video. I could smell it all the way from Colorado.

@coldwynn

2 жыл бұрын

Solid food.

I’m from southeast Louisiana and that’s perfect red beans and rice just how we cook them. Thanks for keeping it real and authentic my friend! Also look forward to your videos!

@Rick_Cleland

2 жыл бұрын

🧐🧐🧐

@clsanchez77

2 жыл бұрын

In Metairie, do a pot about once a month. Damn near nailed it. I do cook mine until they start the cream.

@syreallewyatt5048

2 жыл бұрын

What I like about this, is that its also one of my fav dishes, altho not a southerner born, but what I liked is, like a month ago I was shopping and grabbed some andouille sausage just like impulse and I've never really cooked w/it, but I like to experiment (was going to try jambalaya), but I think this'll be a better recipe for me to try 1st so as not to waste 1 of my packages. I'm almost looking forward to the 1st significant snowfall here in Denver now. ==========

@syreallewyatt5048

2 жыл бұрын

the ===== were apparently some kinda code from my foster kitten sitting on my k/b ... so I dont wanna edit it out incase its important to his kin

@FE428Power

2 жыл бұрын

GEAUX TIGERS!

Greetings from Louisiana! I’ve been making red beans and rice and watching them made my entire life. I just put some on this morning around 6am after soaking them overnight. I like cooking mine in the crockpot, low and slow. Seasoning and ingredients are so important, Bay leaves are a must, so is the trinity but you’ve also got to have your Tony’s and some paprika. Of course parsley, salt (I use sea salt), cracked black pepper and garlic all have to be included too. Most people do not use ham, we may add a little Tasso but we like our sausage for red beans and rice. The ham bone is also a great addition for extra flavor. I use my ham for my white beans. White beans and ham are fantastic. Also, you’ve got to smash some of your beans! Red beans and rice need to thicken and get that beautiful texture. You either smash some against the pot or you take some out and smash them in a bowl, then add them back to the pot. For the final step you need a pan of sweet corn bread. Nothing taste better than some good corn mixed in a bite with your red beans and rice!

@dearicpayne

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try his recipe

@jrcrawford4

Жыл бұрын

Can't do it without Tony Cha-Cha's.

@Trippleeej92

8 ай бұрын

This is all facts however I just make my own blend of seasonings I know yours is bussin too tho

@TyphanyGarcia

6 ай бұрын

Some iced tea !! I don’t know why but we have cold potato salad sometimes and it’s just amazing

@user-uv9fz5rw4z

4 ай бұрын

I’m in south Louisiana too. Yep. We always have corn bead with ours. My wife likes to keep the beans more whole, but I always mash them up.

New Orleans born and raised. Been cooking beans since i was 9 with my Mama, I am 64. Red beans is a one pot dinner. Saute your ham or hot sausage or smoke sausage in the pot, add your trinity, then add the beans and the water. Season and bring to a boil. Cook 45 mins uncovered on med, then cover and cook on med low, til tender. When the beans have cooked, uncover, add 1/2 stick of butter per lb.of beans. Uncover and reduce and the beans will cream naturally. New Orleans red beans and rice are a creamy bean dish, no need to mash the beans. Love your cooking Ken❤❤

Those pups are the best-fed pups in Oklahoma!!

I'm from Mississippi and we had Red Beans and Rice at least 3 to 4 times a month. It is one of my favorites to this day! Cornbread or buttermilk biscuits on the side!!!!!

@dfuss2756

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, that corn bread makes it perfect!

@WDRohls

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I live about 40 miles from New Orleans and always look forward to some good ole red beans. Now I will try them Kent Rollins style! I get your handle, this Marine was out in 73. Semper Fi!

@gumbeauxroux1056

2 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm a 45 minute drive from NOLA, just up I10 a bit...and I'll second that cornbread.

@mr.bonesbbq3288

2 жыл бұрын

We'uns oft-times had us some greens upsida this flavour festival! Bacon an onion in th greens, as well..:)

@mr.bonesbbq3288

2 жыл бұрын

@@WDRohls Ooorrraaahhh, Brother! Many Thanks fer yer Service, Amigo! From an ol Air Det Seabee

Thank you SO much for keeping Justin Wilson's legacy and memory alive. He was one of my childhood heroes, and one of my fondest memories is watching his show with my dad. God bless you, your family, and all that you do.

Nothing like red beans and rice. I'm so glad I found your channel.

God bless you Kent and Shan we (my wife and I) love you guys and your food is always a hit on our table. We have friends from up north coming tonight, (we live in New Zealand so up north for us is about 10hrs north by road) and I felt Red beans and rice gracing the supper table this evening and might even make some FAMOUS Cowboy Kent Rollins cornbread to go with it. Thank you both and may God continue to bless you and your family. All our love and prayers From the Southland kiwi fans (and buck the dog)

We're from South Louisiana, & your recipe is pretty close to how we cook our beans. 👍 Your "sermon" at the end was excellent & so true!! Thanks for the reminder to appreciate every day! God bless y'all 💞

We got rain here in Beggs, OK the last two nights. It was lovely. But I’m originally from south of New Orleans and appreciate good red beans and rice. Thanks for the video!

As a disabled veteran, I say thank you sir. In my humble opinion, I would call you the Louis L'Amour of cowboy cuisine

The pups were at full attention on this one. The Beag is the star but Major is giving him a run for his money. I do love some red beans and rice with a good piece of cornbread. Thanks as always for the recipe. I’ll be making this one night soon.

@juliemosby8103

2 жыл бұрын

Also good with French bread!

@dearicpayne

Жыл бұрын

Hilarious...baaahaahaa Like their apart of the audience... awesome

I grew up with Justin Wilson on the TV ....and growing up in south Louisiana we ate all them dishes, and then some! Watching y'alls video, with a brand-spankn' new copy of y'alls cookbook besides me no less, is a joy and SO looking forward to getting some of your recipes smelling up my kitchen. Thank y'all for sharing so much with us!

@sirius3.

2 жыл бұрын

SW Mississippi here. My Mama and Daddy bought Justin's albums and I still have them! Lived in BR in the 70s and learned to cook cajun. Good recipe here. GO TIGERS!

Kent as a resident of Louisiana, you NAILED IT! Great job as always! You use your seasoning, we use Tony Chachere's. From Louisiana to Oklahoma I give you an AYYYEEEE!

@S0L12D3

Жыл бұрын

Little undercooked for me but I like the recipe

I really like simple rib-sticking meals like this one. It makes me want to put on my “Can’t Get Full on Fancy” apron and get to cooking those beans!

Kent I just found you because of pork chops but I wanna say thank you for recognizing the troops and the flag!!. Bless ya old friend we need more American loving patriots like you - from an American food gun and God loving legal immigrant!! Currently serving the in the world's greatest navy!!

God Bless you Kent !!!

You're so right, Mr. Rollins: all we got is the present day. The past is gone and the future ain't nothing but the ever new present coming our way.

@T--xk3hf

2 жыл бұрын

It was a lovely message 😢

Love red beans and rice I lived in nola many years god bless you and yours and thank you for remembering are soldiers and sailors I served in the navy and cooked up red beans and rice so many times for my loved ones. You are gods friend sir.

@CowboyKentRollins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark so much for your service and God bless you

This is one of the most wholesome cooking videos I’ve ever seen.

Happy Thursday! I'm late! 🤓🤠 Hey, just for the record there is a Red bean variety besides the kidney bean. They are different in taste as well. I'm sure Kent knows this but some may not. Love you guys! God bless all here.

Kent, I’m from southeast Louisiana. Your recipe is right on. One other ingredient is pickled meat. It’s more salty than ham, but adds great flavor. One other thing I wanted to say , is that the tradition down here, is that we cook Red Beans on Monday. I was told the reason for that was that mondays were laundry day. You can cook and do laundry.

@CowboyKentRollins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I enjoyed watching Kent roll all different foods I can't even eat right now because I have a feeding tube and Trac due to throat cancer and once I finish my treatment and get back to eat the food again keep me in your prayers

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and cooking adventures and prayers

"For my spectacting crowd".😍😍😍Such a good man.

Oh this is crazy, I made red beans and rice today. I sat down to watch some KZread vids and eat , and found that Kent dropped this today! Too funny. I made my differently, I may try this way although not very much different than I already do it. Thanks Kent!

@S0L12D3

Жыл бұрын

I like mine a bit more creamy

@jamesbaker7780

Жыл бұрын

@@S0L12D3 I agree, creamy and a little thicker,,,

Looks great. I'm a lazy 63 yr old bachelor. I had some Zatarains spicy Dirty Rice last week. Add a can of red beans & sliced beef rope sausage. Mmmm!

Anytime I need a normal moment to remember where im at... I end up here. Thank you. God bless.

Thank you for the beans and rice lesson! 😃 I’m from the Pacific NW and this dish was never in my family’s (or any body’s) dinner menu. I’ve wanted to know how to correctly cook beans forever. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I sincerely appreciate it! 😊

The Trinity!!! Yes!!! My seasoning staple🥰. This Mississippi girl loves her some Red Beans and Rice!! Don’t forget the cornbread🤩. Thank you for sharing and God Bless Y’all!!!

I don't know how to cook. Here to learn. I absolutely despise cooking shows/channels. Kent is amazing, you could put this on to calm down from just about anything. It's like being in the kitchen with grandpa, learning how to cook the right/ wholesome way.

Born in Salt Lake City Utah but I was raised in Baton Rouge. i remember this all my childhood. This here dish and jumbo fried shrimp are 2 of my favorites that I make for my family to this day.

Just what I needed a Cowboy Kent Rollins Video, I'm stuck at home sick and he is cooking one of my favorite dishes. My Mom who recently passed away never liked water boiled rice I always had to cook it for her with chicken broth, I will have to try rinsing my rice. I used to but stopped doing it for some reason.

That and a glass of Sauternes wine just might bring Justin back. Thanks Kent, Shan, Andy and the pups.

In-Laws were from Louisiana. Red Beans and rice were a weekly thing. They would only have the ham hocks added for meat. I felt it needed a bit more so I added smoked sausage and ham hocks. Plus I added fresh thyme and one seed jalapeño, diced, and the Holy Trinity of course. So good!

One of the best meals on the planet.

Oh my God I love the Paladin reference!! that was literally the best thing I’ve ever seen

@mikewrasman5103

2 жыл бұрын

I vaguely remember that show Have Gun Will Travel from my youth!

@70TheProfessor

2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to get calling cards like his! When I would hand one if my plain old math professor cards to a student, I could almost hear the TUN-tun-tun-tun!

@kevinhamblin951

2 жыл бұрын

Richard Boone …. Daniel Boone’s brothers Kin.

I love the behind the scenes outtakes!

food for the body and words of wisdom for the soul ... enjoy!

This is the kind of show that TV needs right now.

The white "Navy" beans is also good with a ham bone. Good one Kent, especially with the smoked ham steaks. :)

@S0L12D3

Жыл бұрын

Love navy beans with ham hock!

Kent and Shannon, that sure does look like a fantastic recipe for red beans and rice. I always throw in a roasted poblano pepper that I chopped up too. It adds a little kick with out being overpowering. After all, you still need to add you some Crystal Hot Sauce. Thanks for another great recipe.

@ryefry

2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered Crystal Hot Sauce when I went to NO in June. Good stuff!

@wretchedrichard

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering where the chile pepper was, too!

@kateg7298

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryefry I love it too. I put a little in my black eyed peas along with a little Tony Chechere and some chopped garlic and center cut bacon that I've cut up and cooked till it's crispy. Amazing stuff.

@mrthedarkknight3

Жыл бұрын

@@kateg7298 thank you for sharing your advice! Do you buy the poblano already roasted or put It in the oven to roast? Thank you !

@kateg7298

Жыл бұрын

@@mrthedarkknight3 Hi Val :) I just throw it under the broiler to char. Then put it in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes to steam the skin off.

When you love family it shows in the cooking

I am from New Orleans Louisiana and your Red Beans are 100% spot on. New Orleans original.

That looks really good. I always make rice with broth. It's so much yummier.

Nice meal. Here in Brazil we call it "Arroz e Feijão" (or "Feijoada"), the most traditional brazilian meal created by the african slaves, around 1500-1600. We eat it everyday with eggs, chicken, pork or red meat steak. And fries or sallad !

@chadwells7562

2 жыл бұрын

Damn y’all be eating good!

@kirbyculp3449

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the vegetarian 'Jollof Rice'?

@joesoto3975

2 жыл бұрын

In America we got this from the French every culture has beans and rice I think

@wilfred_ho

Жыл бұрын

That is a very tasty meal! I tend describe it to my friends as black beans and (more or less) a dissolved pig, but it certainly sticks to your ribs!

@liveoak227

Жыл бұрын

@@joesoto3975 in louisiana its a hybrid of French, Spanish, native, African and Caribbean that makes the food what it is.

I’m from New Orleans. These are PERFECT red beans and rice!!!

Yesterday is a canceled check . Tomorrow is a promissory note . Today is your cash money . Great cookin like Kent does is a mighty fine thing to " spend " it on .

I love the sounds of sizzling, boiling and groaning beagles. I am high altitude and indeed it takes forever to cook beans. I never seem to remember to soak them ahead of time.

@DDL2728

2 жыл бұрын

A South Louisiana trick: boil the beans for 10 minutes, & then let them soak for an hour. Pour that water off & cook with your or Kent's recipe. They'll cook like they soaked all night 👍

As a New Orleans boy we definitely like to use the ham bone for real flavor. A few years back a dietitian shook her finger at me, warning about the vice of using fatty sausage. She did however suggest using Tasso instead. I now like to add tasso as the meat and adjust the pepper a little at the end. We pass the Tabasco sauce when we serve it. (we have it every Monday all year round, though I do substitute white or black beans when the wife asks, she's from Texas.)

@TheRVRD

2 жыл бұрын

South Texas dietitian here … and I’m an eater. Lol I would not shake a finger at the fatty sausage but I might suggest a leaner choice. But I’m old school and still keep a jar of clean bacon grease in the fridge for flavoring. Lol

Looks scrumptious Kent... thanks for showing.

Outstanding recipe for Red Beans and Rice Sir. Love me some RB&R LOL. I agree that everyday is a blessing and I was over joyed to learn yesterday that I am now cancer free from throat cancer which I have been fighting for the past year.

Just seasoned my cast iron skillet thanks to you! I’m ready to try some of your recipes out!

I use smoked pork neck bones. Sooooo good and you can usually get a good sized pack of them already smoked for just over $3

who wants this man for your Dad/Uncle/Grampa?

God bless you Kent. You are everything that is good in your country.

@CowboyKentRollins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Louis and God bless you

@Robert-it6nz

5 ай бұрын

Goodson. My kids shoot with military about evert month. Thank you for your concern.

Looks great Kent. This will be good to make now that's its getting cold in NM. It was great meeting you last weekend in Tulsa. We enjoyed ourselves at the book signing.

I was just talking about making some red beans and rice. Your recipe looks good. I'm hoppin in my pirogue and headed over.😜👍

My grandma made red beans and rice. She would demand my dad get ham hocks or she wouldn’t make it. Old German lady with a crazy southern accent. She can’t cook anymore but I’ll be asking her for all the recipes she has. Thanks Kent, god bless!

Justin Wilson...what a great cook! Love that Cajun food!

Как всегда превосходно!!! Спасибо большое!

@tedpeterson1156

2 жыл бұрын

What he said What the hell did he say?

@olegcvetash6463

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedpeterson1156 🙂Я всего лишь сказал, что приготовленное блюдо просто великолепно!

My old LSU year book said that they'd add a big spoonful of sugar to their beans, when cooking them and that's what I do. Then, you need some hot sauce. Umm! Good stuff.

@sirius3.

2 жыл бұрын

GO TIGERS!

Not only the Best in The World but an All American too !!

Sir Mix-a-lot would be proud to serve this meal to his girls.

@gumbeauxroux1056

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😎😂

So yummy and gets your belly just where you want it to be ..full 😁

@billycarter1911

2 жыл бұрын

Great Words

@SkylarTrahan

2 жыл бұрын

Taste even better the next day

❤❤❤🇵🇰

@billycarter1911

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless !

I'm from South LA and I have a tip for you. Soaking was to soften the hulls of the beans a make a thicker gravy, the easier way to do that is to use the tip of a teaspoon, like you would use to stir your coffee, of baking soda. When you put it in be ready to stir it a a lot because it makes the beans froth up and it can boil over. You can take it off the fire but you still need to stir until they stop foaming. It also takes the toots out of the beans, if you know what I mean😉

Everyone loves pork and red beans. No lying now! You love it. No matter what I do I can't break into the Country Music Genre. I'm a Small Farm Towner for 15 years but you had to grow up there. I grew up in Hollywood with all the gangsters and thugs. They don't have that in the Small Farm Town. I try to spread the Kind and Polite Small Farm Farm Town Manner throughout the city folks' way. Thanks! Have a good night. Sleep well.

Now this is perfect stoner food no cap

Nothing like Puertorican Red beans and rice. Best of the best!👍🏼

Great recipe again. Thanks Kent, and God bless America.

When I need some sanity in this nutty world your videos always do the trick

I’m from the bayou and this is really close to how we do it. One tip would be chicken broth just brings it to another level. Yes we use smoked meats for read beans. The ham bone is typically used for white beans. Try this. White beans cooked with salt ham and fresh green onion sausage. Eaten with fried fish. On the bayou this was the Sunday special after church. We call the garlic the Pope (the holy trinity and the Pope) that came from the Italians that migrated to New Orleans (more Italians migrated to NOLA than NY or Jersey).

Many thanks to all ya, Shan, th doggies, etc. All equal in my eyes. God Bless alla y'all, an Merry Christmas!

@CowboyKentRollins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend and Merry Christmas to you

I used to make this for my kids when I was in the Service. I put large link sausage in mine cut in half circles, browned in the pot. Once removed, then the kidney beans are added and simmered to perfection. Cornbread is already in the oven. Add the sausage back to the pot near the end. I could feed all ten of us and have seconds!

I’m a Cajun from south Louisiana and we always mash some against the side of the pot to thicken the beans, same with white beans. Looks delicious!

Cowboy Kent, you make even the most simple dishes feel exciting. All your videos are so wholesome. Every time I watch one of your videos it feels like hanging out with an old friend. Love you, bruh

Hi Shannon ⚡ 👋 u too Kent 😘 the 1st true red beans &rice I got was in Denver from a woman from Oklahoma (let her get away) she served with rice and cornbread 😉 😋 I still remember and think about Sherry and her beans ! Tks Kent. Sherry hunter used smoked hawks (I don't mean the bird)hugs back my friend and Shannon 🤠

The Beagle cracks me up. I live north of Shawnee and you're right the last few weeks the mornings have been awesome. As always you all make me smile. God bless and keep you.

Born and raised in SELA. My mom used to use pickle meat in her red beans and used to smash a few of them to thicken them up. Throw in some sausage and good to go! This looks pretty tasty!

@CowboyKentRollins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Kent Rollins is a nat’l treasure and we stand on that

My family and I love all kinds of beans and rice. Yummy and hearty dinners. Pinto beans and Spanish rice. Red beans and dirty rice, dal and butter rice. Yummmm.

@fredjohnson513

2 жыл бұрын

Hey

Living in South Louisiana all of my life, I approve.

@CowboyKentRollins

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

You are something else Kent Rollins ! God bless you !

My husband's parents were missionaries in my country, my husband was born here in the USA, but during his childhood, adolescence and adulthood, he lived between the USA and my country of origin, Brazil. And I'm trying to learn about the cuisine here in Louisiana, because like you, we also live in Louisiana. The cuisine here is rich in flavors, aromas and a lot of history, I believe your channel will help me make my husband happier! I wish you and your family success and blessings!

Love the onions, garlic, celery, green peppers for mine. Don't eat pork, but would sure cut off two slabs of turkey ham or add a few cut up slabs of beef bacon and the rest of the ingredients! Some recipes call for brown sugar. That might be okay, too. My mom made baked beans in the oven for church doings which often turned out hard as rocks. The way he makes it would have been so much better than Mom's.

Oh my Kent I could eat your food every day... 365 a year! Those smoked pork steaks.... beautiful and with the beans... just perfect!

@fredjohnson513

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lulu...

The Holy Trinity it did become, the moment he added the garlic. Also, if you want to add a little more Cajun flavor, then you have to add some Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning. I'm from West Monroe, LA, so you can believe what I tell you is true. God Bless y'all. Thanks, Kent. You've become an inspiration in my life.

i dont even need the rice. just a bowl of beans (of course w/a ham hock) and some cornbread. um yummy. love your videos.

I love Kent's videos.

Cowboy Kent is great. He seems like a regular guy that cooks great food. The way does these shows!

@CowboyKentRollins

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking time to watch

i grew up in and live in Oklahoma, but my Father grew up in New Orleans and he LOVED and talked about red beans and rice all the time. unfortunately he was no cook and neither was i so growing up i very rarely ever had it, occasionally the wife of one of my Fathers friends would make us up a batch, often around the holidays. my Father passed way back in 97 when i was 25 and all these years i have always been looking for an easy way to make some decent red beans and rice occasionally, i would not call this easy but it certainly looks delicious and maybe i will brave it some time.

Thanks for the hug and the encouraging words, today is a gift. Feeling depressed, so your kindness and your vids are helping. Appreciate you and your crew👸🤠

You know how they have those try not to laugh or cry, etc. videos? Cowboy Kent should make some called Try Not To Get Hungry or Try Not To Eat. Every time I watch a video of your Kent, I get hungry. This looked amazing.

My (Louisiana) mom used to make these, love 'em.

From a Oklahoma boy that was transplanted in the Deep South Many. Many years ago here is something I do that is really good. I make my Red Beans and Rice exactly the same using ham and or sausage (yes both) and this will blow your mind I also add hamburger meat (after browning it first). Sounds crazy, give it a try, you will be sold on it!