Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 lb chicken giblets, finely chopped; 1 lb bulk sausage, crumbled; 1/2 cup bacon drippings or 1/2 cup oil; 1/2 cup flour; 2 cups water; salt and pepper; Tabasco sauce; 6 green onion tops, chopped; 6 sprigs parsley, chopped; 8 -10 cups hot cooked white rice

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb chicken giblets, finely chopped
1 lb bulk sausage, crumbled
1/2 cup bacon drippings or 1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup flour
2 cups water
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce
6 green onion tops, chopped
6 sprigs parsley, chopped
8 -10 cups hot cooked white rice

1
Prepare vegetables as directed.
2
Add crushed garlic.
3
Brown sausage in large pot.
4
Remove sausage and set aside.
5
To sausage drippings, add enough bacon drippings or oil to make 1/2 cup.
6
Add flour and brown, stirring constantly, over medium-high-heat until the roux is very dark brown (about the color of an old penny).
7
Be careful not to scorch the roux.
8
Immediately add chopped vegetables and stir and cook a few minutes.
9
Then add chopped giblets and cook until pink color is gone.
10
Add water, the sausage and seasonings and simmer 2 hours.
11
30 minutes before serving, add green onion tops and parsley.
12
Before serving, add hot cooked rice, mix well.

1128

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Dirty Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Dirty Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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