Bayou Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried red kidney beans
1 qt water
1 ham bone with ham (need 1 cup chopped ham)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c chopped celery and leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp tabasco
3 c hot cooked rice

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water. Pour into large heavy pan or dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Simmer 3 hr or until beans are tender. Remove ham bone, cut off meat and add to beans. Add water when necessary during cooking. Water should barely cover beans at end of cooking time. Remove 1 c beans and mash to paste. Add to beans and stir until liquid is thickened. Serve over hot white rice. 6 servings.