Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 1 quart water; 5 chicken wings (about 3/4 pound); 5 chicken gizzards (about 1/4 pound); 5 chicken hearts (about 1 ounce); 5 chicken livers (about 1/4 pound); 1 pound ground hot pork sausage; 1/4 cup butter, margarine, or bacon drippings; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 quart water
5 chicken wings (about 3/4 pound)
5 chicken gizzards (about 1/4 pound)
5 chicken hearts (about 1 ounce)
5 chicken livers (about 1/4 pound)
1 pound ground hot pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, margarine, or bacon drippings
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1
Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
2
Combine water and next 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes; add chicken livers, and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. Remove meat from wings; coarsely chop wing meat, gizzards, hearts, and livers. Set meat aside.
3
Brown sausage in Dutch oven, stirring until it crumbles; drain and set aside.
4
Melt butter in Dutch oven; add onion, green pepper, and celery. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Add sausage, chopped meat, and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and parsley. Serve warm.

1576

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

194

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice, 1 quart water, 5 chicken wings (about 3/4 pound), 5 chicken gizzards (about 1/4 pound), 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.

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Dirty Rice

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