1 lb. dry red beans
2 qts. water
1 ham bone, or ham hock
2 lbs. smoked sausage, or Cajun sausage
3 minced garlic cloves
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1 tbsp. fresh minced parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt (or to taste)
3 c. steamed rice

Rinse and drain beans. Put in a large pot with ham bone. Add 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Cut sausage into 1 inch chunks. Add sausage and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, onion, pepper, celery and bay leaf. Continue simmering 1 1/2 hours or until beans are soft. Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, parsley and salt (if needed). Simmer a few more minutes and serve. Serve over rice. Hearty and delicious!