Judy's Red Beans and Rice
| Yield: | 4 Servings |
| Categories: | Vegetables |
| 1 | lb | Dry red kidney beans |
| Water to cover beans | ||
| 2 | Ham hocks for flavoring (optional) | |
| 2 1/2 | c | Finely chopped celery |
| 2 | c | Finely chopped onions |
| 2 | c | Finely chopped green bell peppers |
| 5 | Bay leaves | |
| Salt to taste (1-2 tsp.) added when beans are nearly done | ||
| 2 | ts | Pepper |
| 2 | ts | Dried thyme leaves |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Garlic powder |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Oregano leaves |
| 1 | ts | Red pepper (Cayenne) |
| 1 | tb | Tabasco sauce |
| 1 | lb | Andouille smoked sausage or Polish sausage; cut into 3/4" pieces |
| 4 | c | Hot cooked rice |
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