Hot Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. red beans
• 2 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 qt. water
• 1 large smoked ham hock
• 2 or 3 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
• 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley
• cooked rice