Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red beans or pinto
1/2 lb. salt pork or ham hock
2 qt. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped
1 c. green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
3/4 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
3 to 4 generous dashes of Tabasco
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
Drain and cook beans in 2 quarts of water for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and cook slowly 3 to 4 hours or until beans are soft, stirring occasionally.
Serve over rice, if desired.