1/2 lb. dry red beans (1 1/4 c.)
4 c. water
1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. finely chopped celery
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/4 tsp. 1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
1 lg. clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
Hot cooked rice

Rinse beans. Place beans in large Dutch oven. Add the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour (or combine beans and water; soak overnight). Do not drain. Add salt pork, onion, celery, parsley, red pepper, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to boiling; cover and simmer 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove bay leaf. Mash beans slightly. Serve over hot cooked rice. Serves 6.