Red Beans and Rice

Name: Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients: 1 pound dry small red beans; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds meaty ham shanks; 4 cups water; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion , chopped (about 2 cups); 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, or to taste; Tabasco sauce, to taste; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste; Cooked white rice (from about 3 cups raw rice)