Paul Prudhomme'S Poorman'S Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Paul Prudhomme'S Poorman'S Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Seasoning Mix; 4 small bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne); 1 teaspoon gumbo file (file powder) (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; Jambalaya; 4 tablespoons margarine; 6 ounces tasso (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces other smoked ham, diced; 6 ounces smoked andouille sausages (about 1 heaping cup) or 6 ounces kielbasa, diced; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted); 4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock (if not salt-free, adjust salt)

Servings: persons

Seasoning Mix
4 small bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
1 teaspoon gumbo file (file powder) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Jambalaya
4 tablespoons margarine
6 ounces tasso (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces other smoked ham, diced
6 ounces smoked andouille sausages (about 1 heaping cup) or 6 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted)
4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock (if not salt-free, adjust salt)

1
Seasoning Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Jambalaya: Use a large, heavy skillet, cast iron is best; over high heat melt margarine; add tasso and andouille, or ham and sausage, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add onions, celery, bell pepper, seasoning mix and garlic; stir and cook 10-12 minutes until well browned, scraping the bottom of the pan well.
4
Stir in rice and cook 5 minutes, again scraping the pan bottom often; add stock.
5
Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy; stir a bit towards the end of the cooking time; remove bay leaves and serve.

875

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Seasoning Mix, 4 small bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Paul Prudhomme'S Poorman'S Jambalaya 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.

Paul Prudhomme'S Poorman'S Jambalaya

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