Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over
3 Tbsp bacon grease
1/4 c chopped tasso, or ham
1 1/2 c yellow onion, chopped
3/4 c celery, chopped
3/4 c green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 tsp each, salt and pepper
pinch cayenne
3 bay leaves
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 lb smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1 -inch pieces
1 lb smoked ham hocks
3 Tbsp chopped garlic
10 c chicken stock, or water or (can broth)
4 c cooked white rice
1/4 c chopped green onions, garnish

Preparation

Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.