New Orleans Red Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans
1 small piece green pepper
1 large chopped onion
1 large slice pork, cubed
pinch of thyme
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 rib chopped celery
1 large ham hock
4 qt. water

Preparation

Bring water to boil in large pot with beans.
Add all ingredients.
Boil for 1/2 hour.
Reduce heat to simmer; continue to cook for 3 hours, or until tender.
Any other dry beans may be used for this recipe.