Ingredients
1 pound dried kidney beans2 teaspoons garlic salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 quart water1/2 pound fully cooked ham, diced1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, diced1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce2 bay leaves1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperHot cooked rice
Preparation
Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until softened.
Drain beans, discarding liquid. Add the garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham and sausage until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to bean mixture. Saute onion and celery in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to bean mixture. Stir in tomato sauce and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
Discard bay leaves. Measure 2 cups beans; mash and return to the bean mixture. Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper. Serve over rice.
