Red Beans And Rice #2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red kidney beans
either ham bone, 1 lb. salt pork or 1 to 2 ham hocks
1 large onion, minced
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch parsley, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
8 oz. tomato sauce
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
Tabasco to taste (2 to 10 dashes)
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 lb. smoked sausage

Preparation

Wash and soak beans overnight; drain.
Add water to cover 1-inch above.
Add ham hocks.
Bring to boil; lower and simmer 45 minutes.
Add vegetables, seasonings and tomato sauce.
Cook slowly 1 hour; stir occasionally.
Add sausage and cook 45 minutes more.
Cool, but do not refrigerate.
Reheat and bring to boil, then lower and simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve over rice, adding grated Cheddar cheese and chopped chives, if desired.