dirty rice with sausage

from down home with the neely's. big hit with the family.

2 cups long grain white rice
5 cups chicken stock, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound smoked pork sausage, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

make the rice, in a medium saucepan combine the rice and chicken stock. bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until all the stock is absorbed into the rice, about 20 minutes.
meanwhile heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. brown the sausage. once browned, add the garlic, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. cook until softened, about 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper. add 1 cup chicken stock and cayenne. cook until the stock has reduced a little. add the cooked rice and parsley and stir thoroughly. taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.