Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red or pinto beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. ham pieces
1 lb. smoked sausage
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash beans and soak in water overnight.
Drain beans.
Put in a large pot (cooks better in a heavy pot).
Cut sausage in 1/2-inch pieces and brown in oil.
Remove sausage and saute onions.
Add all ingredients to beans.
Cover with water and cook until tender.
Serve over rice.