Red Beans and Rice with Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. duck fat
• 2 tbsp. Creole seasoning
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup andouille sausage, cubed
• 1/2 lb. small red beans (soaked overnight or for at least a few hours)
• 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or water
• 3 fresh bay leaves
• A bundle of fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• 1/2 recipe boiled rice