gizzards and rice

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
TERRI OPGENORTH
Lake Mills, WI

This is a favorite of my family except for my husband! We have it when he is gone mostly, but he is a good sport when I do make it and he is home for dinner! Edit: 25 years later he comes into the house and says, "Gizzards and Rice? YUM!" LOL.

(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 8 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For gizzards and rice

  • 2 c
    raw parboiled rice or combination of this and basmati and wild rice
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    cream sherry
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 3 1/2 c
    gizzard cooking water/broth/stock
  • 4 slice
    fresh ginger-chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic--chopped
  • 3/4 tsp
    cumin
  • salt and pepper, depending on liquid used
  • 3-4 c
    chicken gizzards and hearts
  • 1 md
    onion--chopped
  • 1 lb
    fresh mushrooms--sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    chicken bouillion
  • 1/2 c
    chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1/2 bunch
    green onions

How To Make gizzards and rice

  • put G in slow cooker
    1
    Place gizzards and hearts in slow cooker.
  • stock in slow cooker
    2
    Add broth, stock or water to cover. Here I had some stock left over so I used that in place of the bullion. I cooked this 8 hours on low.
  • Drained
    3
    Drain and reserve cooking water. Set gizzards aside to cool.
  • ingredients in skillet
    4
    Heat butter in a 12' frying pan until bubbly. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is soft..
  • rice added
    5
    Add rice after onions are beginning to soften.
  • Add red pepper if desired
    6
    Here I added some sweet red pepper for a little color.
  • Mushrooms added
    7
    Add mushrooms and cook until they are getting soft.
  • Some of the liquids used
    8
    Mix Sherry, soy, cumin, ginger and water from gizzards to make 4 cups.
  • Simmering
    9
    Add to rice mixture, bring to a boil, cover and simmer.
  • Chopped gizzards and some liver
    10
    Chop gizzards with a knife or food processor.
  • 11
    Add chopped meat to rice when rice is nearly done. Stir all together to warm up the gizzards.
  • 12
    You may have to add more gizzard water or butter if the pan seems too dry. It's better if there is extra moisture.
  • G and R another day
    13
    When all is tender, stir in chopped parsley and sliced green onion if desired.
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