2 c. red beans or dried kidney beans
2 1/2 qts. water
3 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/4 lb. salt pork or ham bone
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Salt
Pepper
1 1/2 c. reg. rice

Rinse beans; soak overnight in water. Heat bacon drippings in large fry pan. Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender. Remove beans; add water to soaking water to equal 2 1/2 quarts; pour into fry pan. Add beans, pork, garlic and bay leaf; simmer over low 3 or 4 hours or until beans are tender. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Cook rice separately according to package directions. Serve beans over hot rice.