1 lb. red kidney beans
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. cumin powder
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste
1 ham bone or hocks
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
Dash Tabasco
1 lb. smoked sausage

Wash and pick over beans. Cover with cold water and soak overnight. Cover beans with 2-3 inches water. Add ham bone, onion, bell pepper, bay leaves, garlic, cumin, red pepper, Tabasco, and tomato sauce. Cook slowly for several hours - about 3-4.

Remove bay leaves and ham bone if used. Add salt after beans are tender. The beans should make a thick gravy. About 20 minutes before the beans are thorough cooking, add sliced sausage. Serve over hot fluffy white rice. Goes well with green salad and French bread. Serves 8.