Louisiana Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. kidney beans
1 ham bone
2 medium onions, chopped
1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced

Preparation

Wash and pick over beans.
Cover with cold water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Cover beans with 2 to 3 inches of water.
Add ham bone, onions, bell pepper, bay leaves, garlic, pepper and Tabasco.
Cook slowly 2 to 3 hours.
Add salt after beans are tender.
Beans will make thick gravy.
Add sausage about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Serve over hot rice.
Serves 8.