Creole Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small pkg. dried red beans
2 cans Cajun stewed tomatoes
2 large green peppers, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 to 8 bay leaves
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
2 ham hocks
2 lb. sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces and cooked
2 c. rice (Uncle Ben's)
4 c. water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except rice in a large kettle with 8 quarts of water.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Mash some of the red beans on side of kettle when tender.
Cook rice according to package directions. Serve beans over white rice.
Serve with tossed green salad, hot French bread and butter and red wine and fruited jello for dessert.