Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried kidney beans
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1/2 medium size green pepper, chopped
  • 2 or 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 or 3 ham hocks or 1/2 lb. seasoning ham, salt pork or sausage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Tabasco sauce (optional)

Method

  • Rinse beans in cold water. Fill 5-quart Dutch oven with more water and add all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking, for 2 or 3 hours or until beans are very tender.
  • Remove 2 cups of the beans with slotted spoon and mash thoroughly. Return to pot and stir to thicken gravy. Adjust salt, pepper and water (if dry).
  • Serve over steamed rice.