Red beans and rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb Red Beans
• 2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 medium Yellow Onion
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper
• 2 stalks Celery Stalks
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 piece Smoked Ham Hock
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1 pinch Dried Sage
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Sugar
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 8 cups Water (for beans)
• 4 cups Water (for rice)