The Best Jambalaya Recipe

Name: The Best Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small fryer; 1 stalk celery (with leaves); 1 onion, halved; 1 clove garlic; 2 cups converted long grain rice; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 1 lb ham, cubed; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 large bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

1 small fryer
1 stalk celery (with leaves)
1 onion, halved
1 clove garlic
2 cups converted long grain rice
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb ham, cubed
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1
In a large pot, cover chicken with water; add celery, onion garlic and boil until tender, approximately 1 hour.
2
Reserve stock.
3
Remove meat from bones and cut, slice, cube, or shred,however you prefer.
4
In 5 cups stock, cook rice until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes (the rice is supposed to be a bit moist).
5
In a Dutch oven, fry sausage and ham until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Remove meat.
7
Add butter to pan and saute onion, pepper, and parsley until tender, approximately 3 minutes.
8
Add chicken, sausage, and ham; stir in garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
9
Add rice and mix thoroughly.
10
Cook over low heat for approximately 15 minutes stirring frequently.
11
Remove bay leaf and serve.

685

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small fryer, 1 stalk celery (with leaves), 1 onion, halved, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Jambalaya

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