1 lb. dry red beans
6 c. cold water
6 c. hot water
1 lb. ham hocks
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage
1/2 lb. hot sausage

Soak red beans in cold water overnight. Combine beans, hot water, ham hocks, onion, garlic, bay leaf and red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, adding more water if necessary; and stirring occasionally. Remove ham hocks, cut meat from bones and add to mixture. Add sausage. Boil gently, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until a thick gravy forms. Serve over rice!