Spam Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) can spam lite luncheon meat, cubed (I used regular )
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (use liquid from tomatoes)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) low sodium chicken broth (I used regular)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce (recipe read 6 to 8 drops)
1 bay leaf
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (I left it off)

Preparation

In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat,saute' spam,onion,green pepper,celery,and garlic until all vegetables are tender.
Except for rice and parsley( if using ), add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and add rice.
Cover, and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minute or until rice is done.
Remove bay leaf, and sprinkle with parsley ( if using).