Ingredients
Method
- Soak the beans in 10 cups of water overnight or first thing in the morning.
- Three hours before dinner, drain the beans and place then back into the pot.
- Add the onions, celery, green pepper, parsley, bay leaves and garlic.
- Add water to cover the contents: about 4 cups water.
- Bring to a boil and then turn down to medium heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
- Add more water if necessary. Then, add the oil, pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce, if using.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and continue to cook for 1 hour.
- Serve over cooked rice.