Spicy Red Beans

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 pound red, white and black beans (any combination you like)
 * 1 white onion chopped
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 2 whole jalapeno peppers
 * 2 whole banana peppers
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 2 tablespoons parsley
 * 1 tablespoon basil
 * 3 cloves garlic
 * 1 tablespoon black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon curry powder
 * 1 tablespoon gumbo filé
 * 1 can dark beer
 * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon Tabasco

Directions

 * 1) Dump everything except the onion into a crock pot or large pot and let sit for 6-24 hours.
 * 2) Add the chopped onion and put heat on high.
 * 3) Check every hour and add extra beer to make sure beans stay covered.
 * 4) Cook for 8 hours.