Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 8 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound smoked sausage of your choice, sliced
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 2 quarts water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed and sliced
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice