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 lb. chicken or turkey gizzards; 1/2 lb. chicken, duck or turkey livers; 1 c. sausage or bacon drippings; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 3 c. chicken broth; 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper; cayenne pepper to taste; salt; 1/4 c. minced parsley; 6 green onions, chopped; 4 c. white rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 lb. chicken or turkey gizzards
1/2 lb. chicken, duck or turkey livers
1 c. sausage or bacon drippings
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
salt
1/4 c. minced parsley
6 green onions, chopped
4 c. white rice, cooked

1
Remove tough outer skin from gizzards.
2
Place gizzards and livers in food processor and puree.
3
Heat drippings in a 6-quart Dutch oven on medium heat.
4
Add gizzard-liver mix and cook until browned (10 minutes).
5
Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and cook until transparent (5 to 7 minutes).
6
Add chicken broth, black and cayenne pepper; scrape bottom of pan to bring up liver/gizzard meat.
7
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring often until thickened (45 minutes or so).
8
Fold in parsley, green onion and cooked rice.
9
Blend well; cook just to heat through.
10
Serve hot.

2013

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. chicken or turkey gizzards, 1/2 lb. chicken, duck or turkey livers, 1 c. sausage or bacon drippings, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun "Dirty Rice"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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