Wine Road Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 6 celery stalks, diced
• 12 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 12 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 2 whole smoked ham hocks
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Steamed jasmine rice for serving
• Hot sauce for serving