Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large bag red kidney beans
1 lb. cured ham hocks or ham bone
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced thin
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. salt or to taste
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp. fresh oregano*
1 tsp. fresh basil*
1 tsp. fresh thyme*
1 tsp. fresh rosemary*

Preparation

*If fresh herbs are unavailable, Italian seasoning may be substituted.