Spicy Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried red kidney beans
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 quart water
1 large smoked ham hock
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Sort and rinse beans.
In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice.
Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy.
Just before serving remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
Serve over rice.