On 11/18/2012 8:19 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> I like to slice it into coins, brown well in a bit of oil, then foldi into a mess of scrambled eggs as they are cooking.
>
> I also use it in a gumbo.
>

Yep, it works in gumbo as well as in red beans and rice. And to the OP,
yes, it's already cooked. It definitely needs to be heated, though.

Jill