Red Beans And Rice

• 1 lb. dried red pinto beans
• 2 qt. cold water
• 1 ham hock or sliced ham
• 1/2 lb. hot sausage, sliced thick
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• dash of thyme
• 4 bay leaves
• cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper
• 2 to 3 c. white rice (not instant)

1. Rinse beans.
2. Put in a big heavy 3-quart pot; add water, ham and sausage.
3. Cook uncovered.
4. Add chopped onion, celery, green pepper, thyme and bay leaves.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and cover.
7. Stir often.
8. Season to taste with hot pepper, salt and black pepper.
9. Cook until beans are done.
10. Serve over cooked rice.

beans, cold water, ham hock, hot sausage, green onions, stalks celery, onions, green pepper, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, white rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=479023 (may not work)