New Orleans Red Beans and Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

dried red beans, rinsed and picked through for stones

1/3 cup

diced pancetta

large yellow onion, diced

celery stalks, chopped

green or red bell pepper, deseeded and diced

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

cayenne or a few dashes of Tony Chachere Seasoning

3 cloves

garlic, minced

2 tbsp

fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

2 tsp

fresh thyme, roughly chopped

1/2 lb

cooked smoked sausage cut into 1-inch pieces

about 10 cups chicken stock

bay leaves

6 cups

cooked white rice

chopped green onions, garnish