get about 4 of em and cut into pieces and throw in a slow cooker along with carrots, potatoes, onions, some creole seasoning and let cook 2hrs. Afterwardsmix a package of brown gravy mix in a bowlof hot water, add to slow cooker and let cook for 30mins. Cook you a nice pot of rice and you are all set. Be prepared to share because your neighbors will surround the house like cats hearing a bag of meow mix being opened.