Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1/4 cup chopped tasso or 1/4 cup chopped ham
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb smoked ham hock
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 10 cups chicken stock or 10 cups water
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion, garnish