Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried red pinto beans
2 qt. cold water
1 ham hock or sliced ham
1/2 lb. hot sausage, sliced thick
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
dash of thyme
4 bay leaves
cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
2 to 3 c. white rice (not instant)

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Put in a big heavy 3-quart pot; add water, ham and sausage.
Cook uncovered.
Add chopped onion, celery, green pepper, thyme and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover.
Stir often.
Season to taste with hot pepper, salt and black pepper.
Cook until beans are done.
Serve over cooked rice.