Classic Red Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. bag red kidney beans
8 c. water
1 lb. pkg. smoke sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 Tbsp. bay leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

Preparation

Wash beans in a strainer and discard any grit or discolored beans.
Put beans and the rest of the ingredients in an 8-quart pot.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Stirring often, cook beans about 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender and creamy.
Serve over fluffy long grain rice.
You can also put a good dollop of sour cream on top of your serving of red beans and rice.
It's delicious!