down south essentials: mosh pit stew
Okay, I made up the name, but it does have Southern flavor notes, and everything else was just thrown together, hence the name, Mosh Pit. Anyway, that is my story, and I am sticking with it. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
yield
4 - 6
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For down south essentials: mosh pit stew
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- MOSH PIT BASE
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2 Tbspgrapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
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1/2 mdyellow onion, small dice
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6 ozcabbage, sliced
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2 stalkcelery, thinly sliced
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbspcajun seasoning*
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14 ozcrushed, or petite-diced tomatoes, 1 can w/juice
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2 tspdried oregano
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2 - 3 cchicken or turkey stock, not broth
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1 Tbsprice wine vinegar
- MOSH PIT MEATS/POULTRY/SEAFOOD
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8 - 10 lgraw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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8 ozprecooked chicken, shredded
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8 ozsmoked sausage, cubed or sliced
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6 - 8 mdprecooked meatballs
- MOSH PIT ADDITIONALS
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red bell pepper, diced
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green bell pepper, diced
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okra
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hot sauce, to taste, or served at the table
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red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper, to taste
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white rice, on the side, or mixed in
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small, diced red or yellow potatoes, in place of the rice
How To Make down south essentials: mosh pit stew
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2What will you need? This is pretty much a one-pot meal. A Dutch oven would be my first choice; however, a good soup pot will work just fine.
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3What is it? This recipe has bits of what you might put into a jambalaya, and other bits-and-bobs. It is Southern spicy, but not overly so. And you can always control the spices as you are preparing it.
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4What to serve with it? This is pretty much a meal all to itself, but a nice loaf of freshly baked, crusty bread would not be amiss.
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5How to store it? This will store in the fridge, well-sealed, for 3 – 5 days. The good news is that you can freeze it, and in that case, it will last 4 – 6 months.
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6Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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7Chop up the veggies.
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8Add the oil to a pot, over medium heat, then add the veggies (onions, cabbage, celery, garlic), and stir for about 3 – 5 minutes.
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9If you are adding diced potatoes, then add them now.
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10If you are using them, add the smoked sausage.
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11Stir until the onions soften, about 5 – 7 minutes.
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12Add the remainder of the Base ingredients, and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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13Add the shrimp, precooked meatballs, and chicken, if using.
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14Simmer until the shrimp are cooked through and the chicken and meatballs are warmed through, about 5 – 7 minutes.
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15PLATE/PRESENT
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16Serve while nice and warm with some crusty bread. Enjoy.
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17Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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18Namasté
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