In large Dutch oven style pot, place:

16 oz. washed and sorted RED beans
8 c. hot water
1-2 lb. ham bones or hocks
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 med. onion, grated
1/2 green pepper chopped (remove seeds)
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
Red pepper sauce to taste
Additional garlic powder to taste

Mix together, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook several hours until mixture reduces to a gravy. Serve over cooked white rice with cornbread.