New Orleans-Style Red Beans & Rice

Name: New Orleans-Style Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans; 1 (32-ounce) container no-sodium chicken broth; Water, as needed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 1-3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound of tasso, smoked ham, or pickled pork or a large ham hock; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Hot sauce to taste; Creole seasoning to taste; Salt and pepper to taste; 6 cups white or brown rice, cooked