wash and soak the beans over night (if using dry)
drain and put the beans into a cook pot
cover with water and bring to boil over high heat
stir well and let beans cook
add sausage, onions, and seasoning
bring to a boiling point
reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hrs until beans are tender
for a thick gravy, move 1 cup of beans and mash through strainer
add back to the pot and stir
serve over hot rice if you wish