Spicy Red Beans And Rice

• 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

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

beans, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, bay leaves, ground cumin, water, hock, salt, celery, onions, garlic, hot pepper sauce, fresh parsley, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-red-beans-and-rice-48913 (may not work)