kilikini wrote:
> Scott wrote:
>> Well I tried the RB&R copycat recipe and I must say it was pretty darn
>> close. Instead of using ham hock I used a half package of hickory
>> smoked bacon trimmed of almost all fat. Next time I'm using the whole
>> package. It turn out with a little too much garlic flavor and it needed
>> more
>> salt but that's because I sub garlic powder for garlic salt since I
>> didn't have any so I'll know better next time. It was also a little on the
>> dry side so next time I will use a little more water and/or lard.
>>
>> I also attempted Popeye's Cajun Rice which was less of a success but I
>> think it's because of the Creole seasoning blend (below) I got off the
>> internet instead of purchasing a premixed jar since the spices/herbs
>> were not right.
>
> Glad the red beans and rice recipe worked out for you, Scott! When I found
> it, it seemed fairly close to the Popeye's® brand. Now you don't have to
> drive all the way to Chicago! :~)
>
> kili
>
>

Their spicy chicken strips and biscuits are also worth the drive. Plus
I'm starting to forgot what their red beans and rice tastes like since
it's been almost 5 years so I think I need a little refresher.