Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry red beans, soaked overnight
1 ham hock (omit if restricting fat)
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 pods chopped garlic
1 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 qt. water or beef stock
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 bunch green onions, sliced
salt to taste
3 dashes Tabasco
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite sized pieces

Preparation

(A little baking soda added to water the beans are soaking in will de-gas.)
Drain beans.
Mix all ingredients in soup pot. Bring to a boil.
Simmer until beans are tender and desired thickness, at least 1 hour.
Serve over rice.