1 1/2 c. diced ham or ham hocks
12 to 16 oz. Polish sausages (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
1 sm. green pepper (diced)
1 sm. onion (diced)
2 1/2 tbsp. ground (not powdered) oregano
2 1/2 tbsp. ground (not powdered) thyme
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 3/4 c. chicken stock
2 tsp. garlic powder (not garlic salt) or 2 cloves minced garlic
2 cans red kidney beans (rinsed)
1 can dark red kidney beans (rinsed)
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. corn starch

In a large pot or crock pot combine all ingredients EXCEPT water and cornstarch. Simmer on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent beans from sticking to bottom.

Add corn starch to water and mix. Add mixture to pot and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Serve over cooked rice.