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Dirty Rice

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A hearty and aromatic Cajun classic featuring chicken livers, gizzards, and ground pork cooked with the holy trinity of vegetables. This flavorful side dish is seasoned with paprika, cumin, and thyme, offering a deep, savory taste that is a staple of Southern cooking. Simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh aromatics, it serves as a robust complement to any main course.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 849
Description
A hearty and aromatic Cajun classic featuring chicken livers, gizzards, and ground pork cooked with the holy trinity of vegetables. This flavorful side dish is seasoned with paprika, cumin, and thyme, offering a deep, savory taste that is a staple of Southern cooking. Simple to prepare with pantry staples and fresh aromatics, it serves as a robust complement to any main course.
Directions
  1. 1
    Mince onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
  2. 2
    Grind livers and gizzards.
  3. 3
    Place chicken fat, gizzards, ground pork, and bay leaf in a large heavy skillet over high heat.
  4. 4
    Cook until meat is thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, thyme, and oregano.
  6. 6
    Stir thoroughly, scraping the pan bottom well.
  7. 7
    Add the butter and stir until melted.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the pan bottom well.
  9. 9
    Add the pork stock and stir until any mixture sticking to the pan bottom comes loose.
  10. 10
    Cook about 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
  11. 11
    Stir in the chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes.
  12. 12
    Add the rice and stir thoroughly; cover pan and turn heat to very low; cook about 5 minutes.
  13. 13
    Remove from heat and leave covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  14. 14
    Remove bay leaf and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 849kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 227mg76%
Sodium 5117mg214%
Total Carbohydrate 43g15%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Sugars 3g
Protein 77g154%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Dirty Rice, Cajun, Chicken Livers, Chicken Gizzards, Ground Pork, Rice, Side Dish, Holy Trinity, Paprika, Cumin, Thyme, Tabasco, One-Pot, Comfort Food, Gluten Free
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