Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried kidney beans
salad oil for sauteing
1 medium onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 smoked ham hock
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
dash of hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
grilled or pan-fried smoked sausage (kielbasa works fine)
hot cooked white rice

Preparation

Soak beans in water to cover by two inches overnight.
Drain soaking water; replace with fresh.