Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. kidney beans
2 large onions, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. Tabasco
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1 ham bone or 2 c. sliced sausage

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water.
Drain and place in a Dutch oven.
Add remaining ingredients and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
Cook slowly for 2 hours; stir occasionally.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Mash a few beans to thicken gravy.
Serve with rice, salsa and cornbread.
Freezes well, also.