3 cans red kidney beans, drained
1 lb. smoked sausage or chorizo
2 cloves garlic
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. oil
Handful chopped parsley
1 tsp. sugar
2 sm. ham hocks
1 can tomatoes
2 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
Tabasco sauce

Saute onion, pepper, celery, garlic in oil. Add tomatoes and liquid drained from beans. Add ham hocks and seasonings. Simmer together uncovered for 2 hours. Add beans and chorizo and heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve over rice.