Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 c. water
1 lb. red beans
1 head garlic, peeled
ham hock, bacon or smoked pork pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
rice

Preparation

Add ingredients (except rice) all at once to a large pot. Cook for 3 hours at medium heat until beans are very soft and 1/2 the liquid remains.
Serve over rice.