Crockpot Red Beans

crockpot

1 lb red kidney beans; soaked overnight in water
1 1/2 cup white rice
16 oz tomato, stewed
1 ham hock
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 onion; chopped
2 garlic clove; or
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 white pepper; to taste
1 salt; to taste

I put the everything in the crockpot at the same time, except for the rice. Turn on high for 4 hours, then on low for 6 hours. During the last 1 1/2 hour,put in the rice. The final ingredient is about 1/2 cup of white wine. You can add this whenever. It is optional, of course. My husband really likes it spicy so he adds 1/8 tsp red pepper. Enjoy!