re: Red beans and rice help

To me ham stock, thyme, and bay leaf are a must. I also like to add a little splash of crab boil. Variety of meats as well. I like hamhock, a good smoked sausage(my first choice would be rabideauxs extra smoke) and good Tasso. A little crumbled bacon is good as well. I honestly have not made a pot from dry beans in years. I can doctor up blue runners with quality ingredients that I would put up against anybody's.