->Beans Rice <-

1 pound dried red beans

1/4 pound salt pork

3 cups chopped onion

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup green pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 teaspoon red pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 dashes hot sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme

2 pounds Mettwurst or other smoked German sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

Sort and wash beans; place in large Dutch oven. Cover with water

2 inches above beans; let soak

8 hours. Drain. Cover beans with

water and add salt pork; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients

except sausage and rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Add sausage pieces, and cook until heated

through. Serve over rice. Serves eight.