Red Beans and Rice

Name: Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup canola oil; 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 6 ribs celery, finely chopped; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 2 green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; Kosher salt, to taste; 1 tbsp. ground white pepper; 1 tbsp. dried thyme; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 1⁄2 tsp. cayenne; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. dried kidney beans, soaked overnight; 4 bay leaves; 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 tbsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco; Cooked white rice, for serving; Thinly sliced scallions, to garnish