Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb meaty ham bone or smoked ham hock
• 1 lb dry red beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery stock, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• oregano & thyme to taste
• 2 tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, cooked
• 1/2 lb ham steak, chopped
• salt & pepper to taste