New Orleans Red Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried kidney beans
1 hambone or leftover ham
6 c. water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion powder
3 c. cooked rice
2 lb. link sausage (hot), cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Soak beans overnight.
Drain.
In large Dutch oven or kettle, add all ingredients, except rice and bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low and cook slowly for several hours.
If necessary, add water if beans are not tender.
If you want thicker gravy, mash a few beans and cook until remaining beans are tender.
Serve over rice.