Dirty Rice
Description
A hearty and aromatic Cajun side dish featuring chicken gizzards, livers, and ground pork cooked with the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper. Seasoned with paprika, cumin, and Tabasco, this flavorful rice is a staple of Southern cooking. Simple to prepare with common ingredients, it delivers a rich, savory taste that complements any main course.Directions
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Mince the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
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Grind the livers and gizzards.
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Place the chicken fat, gizzards, ground pork, and bay leaf in a large heavy skillet over high heat.
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Cook until the meat is thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, thyme, and oregano; stir thoroughly, scraping the pan bottom well.
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Add the butter and stir until melted.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the pan bottom well.
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Add the stock and stir until any mixture sticking to the pan bottom comes loose; cook about 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
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Stir in the chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes.
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Add the rice and stir thoroughly; cover the pan and turn heat to very low; cook about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and leave covered until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 serving
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 448kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.2g35%
- Saturated Fat 7.85g40%
- Cholesterol 121mg41%
- Sodium 2577mg108%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.7g8%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 1.25g
- Protein 39g78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Dirty Rice, Cajun, Chicken Gizzards, Chicken Livers, Ground Pork, Side Dish, Holy Trinity, Paprika, Tabasco, Gluten Free, Comfort Food, One Pot
