cajun dirty rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marti Baxter
Marion, IN

The basis for this recipe was from an old "Justin Wilson" cooking show - I've 'tweaked' it over the years into a recipe that never fails - is good and spicy and easy to make. The original recipe called for ground beef and ground chicken gizzards. I prefer the 'lighter' meat taste using the sausage provides, and I was able to cut down the amount of 'hot' spices I used. This is my family and friends favorite version.

(1 rating)
yield 6 - 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min

Ingredients For cajun dirty rice

  • 1 lb
    lean, hot/spicy breakfast sausage (tennessee pride or old folks)
  • 1 c
    diced onion
  • 1 c
    diced celery
  • 1/2 c
    diced green pepper, or a combination of red, yellow and green sweet pepper
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced or put thru garlic press
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 1 can
    chicken broth (15 oz)
  • 5 c
    cooked rice
  • SEASONING MIX
  • 2
    bay leaves, dried
  • 1 tsp
    cajun or creole seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp
    dried parsley

How To Make cajun dirty rice

  • 1
    Combine the seasonings (except for Bay Leaves) in a small bowl and set aside.
  • 2
    Crumble and fry the sausage in the bottom of a Dutch oven (preferably non-stick type). When sausage has browned, drain off most of the grease. If you are using a very lean product, you may even need to add a small amount of vegetable oil to help it fry.
  • 3
    Add chopped vegetables and garlic, simmer over low heat until celery is tender. Stir in the seasoning mix (except for the Bay Leaves). Add the 2 Tbsp. butter for flavor. Add the chicken broth and stir until any mixture sticking to pan bottom comes loose.
  • 4
    Add the cooked (or leftover) rice and stir thoroughly. Add Bay Leaves, cover pan, and turn heat to very low. Cook 15 minutes, stir once in a while to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove Bay Leaves and discard when cooking is complete.
  • 5
    Serve as a side dish with meat and salad - or just with a salad, or it's great even by itself.

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