1 lb.	small dried red beans
1 lb.	smoked ham or sausage
1	chopped yellow onion
6 stalks	chopped celery
1	chopped green pepper
2 tbsp.	parsley
4	bay leaves
4	cloves garlic
1	stick butter or margarine
2 tbsp.	Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice (1 cup raw or a bit more)

Directions

Soak the beans overnight in water, covering them by at least an inch.

Drain the beans, and put in a heavy cooking pot with the meat, onion, celery, parsley, bay leaves, and garlic. Add water to just cover, bring to a boil, and then turn down so that it simmers. Keep an eye on it, adding water as necessary to keep the beans covered.

Cook uncovered or just lightly covered for about two hours

Add the green pepper, butter or margarine, Worcestershire, and Tabasco.

Simmer for an additional hour with the lid of the pot on.

Serve over rice