1 ham bone
1 1/2 c. water
2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. red beans, washed (or black beans)
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. ham, cubed
1/4 lb. hot sausage, sliced
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
2 bay leaves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste, coarse ground
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 c. cooked rice

In a large pot or Dutch oven place ham bone, water, garlic salt, Tabasco, Worcestershire and beans. Cook uncovered over low flame. Saute celery, onion and garlic in oil until transparent.

In another pan, saute ham and sausage, drain. Add cooked meats and seasoning to beans, add bay leaves, salt and pepper and continue to cook over low flame until beans are soft and creamy (approximately 2 1/2 hours). Remove bay leaves and add parsley before serving. For additional thickness cook longer, serve over hot fluffy rice.