Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. chicken livers, minced; 3/4 lb. chicken gizzards; 3-1/2 cup hot chicken broth; 2 tbsp. chicken, pork,; bacon fat; 4 tbsp. butter; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 1/2 cup each chopped onions, celery, green pepper and green onion tops; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 1-1/2 cup long-grain rice

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. chicken livers, minced
3/4 lb. chicken gizzards
3-1/2 cup hot chicken broth
2 tbsp. chicken, pork,
bacon fat
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 cup each chopped onions, celery, green pepper and green onion tops
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1-1/2 cup long-grain rice

1
Simmer gizzards in broth for 20 to 30 minutes, remove with slotted spoon, and grind or chop fine.
2
Heat fat and half the butter (2 tablespoons) in a heavy casserole.
3
Saute the pork and gizzards over high heat until browned.
4
Lower heat, add vegetables and seasonings, and cook until vegetables are wilted, about 5 minutes.
5
Add rice and reserved broth, bring rapidly to a boil, stir once, cover, and lower heat.
6
Simmer 15 minutes.
7
Saute minced chicken livers in remaining butter for only 2 to 3 minutes (they should still be faintly pink).
8
Toss with the rice, taste for seasoning, and adjust.
9
Cover and let rice fluff in a low (225F) oven for 10 minutes (the rice becomes very moist with the addition of the vegetables).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. chicken livers, minced, 3/4 lb. chicken gizzards, 3-1/2 cup hot chicken broth, 2 tbsp. chicken, pork,, and more.

Yes, Cajun Dirty Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Dirty Rice

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