Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red kidney beans
6 c. water
2 medium onions, chopped
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
ham bone or bacon drippings if available
1 lb. or more large smoked link sausage, sliced
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
bay leaves
thyme
oregano

Preparation

Soak beans in water overnight or bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes; turn off heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.