nicoles cajun chicken and sausage jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1¼ pounds andouille smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces
• 1½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1½-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 pound ground pork
• 1 large yellow or white onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 to 7 cups chicken stock as needed
• 3 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• hot sauce, for serving (optional)