Cajun Style Red Beans and Linguica

Method

1. Put the ale in a cold stream to chill.
2. Fry the onion in a little olive oil until crisp.
3. Cook the red beans and rice following the package directions. It takes about 25 minutes to simmer after it comes to the boil.
4. While it simmers, slice the linguiça into thin discs and fry them over a separate flame until slightly blackened.
5. Stir the onion and some crushed chili into the beans and rice until it is as hot as you need for a cold night.
6. Toss in the sausage just before serving, and open the ale.