Red Beans And Rice(Southern Dish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham or salt meat
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 c. cooked dry rice

Preparation

Wash beans and soak overnight or from 4 to 5 hours in cold water. Drain water. Place in a pot and cover with cold water. Heat slowly.
Add seasonings with meat, onion and chopped garlic. Boil at least 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add rice.
Mix well and let steam 10 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.