Southern Green Beans

1 country ham hock
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dried red pepper (whole)
2 pounds green beans (cut 1" pieces, ends removed)

Wash beans and put in deep Dutch oven. Add rest of ingredients and cover with water. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer. Cook at simmer for 3-4 hours. Remove red pepper before serving.