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["In a large saucepan or stock pot, fry the bacon over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.", "Add the chopped and sliced sausages and cook with the bacon until the fat is rendered and all the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.", "Add the onions, Essence, and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.", "Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.", "Add the bay leaf, tomatoes and stock and stir to combine.", "Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.", "Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.", "Garnish with cilantro and serve with crusty bread.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
