Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) pkg. red beans
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 can tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
5 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 tsp. garlic
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 Tbsp. Tabasco
2 c. onions, chopped
2 c. bell pepper, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped
2 lb. sausage (Thompson's)
ham hocks
rice
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak red beans overnight; drain.
Add water and ham hocks; simmer several hours.
Add tomato ingredients, spices and sauteed ingredients.
Simmer all day.
Cook rice separately.
Serve with red beans.