Rice And Red Beans Thanksgiving Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry red kidney beans
• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 1 chopped large onion
• 5 ribs celery (chopped)
• 1 2 bay leaves
• 1 large smoked ham for seasoning
• 5 6 cloves
• 1/2 to 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• Garlic (as much you like)
• Crystal hot sauce to taste
• Red pepper and black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste