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How to Make Dirty, Dirty Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Dirty, dirty rice is a classic Cajun dish that is full of flavor and soul-warming goodness. This Southern comfort food is a perfect dish to make on a cold winter night or to serve at a festive gathering. With its rich and savory flavors, dirty, dirty rice is sure to become a favorite in your household.

The name "dirty, dirty rice" comes from the color of the dish, which is speckled and "dirty" looking due to the combination of meat, spices, and vegetables. This dish is traditionally m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces boneless pork shoulder, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 andouille sausage, diced, or to taste
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 8 ounces chicken livers, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a high-sided pan over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook and stir until well browned and fat is rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, as vegetables continue to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add andouille sausage; cook and stir to release some flavor, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice and chicken livers until well coated. Add broth and salt; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, without stirring, until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is starting to get tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add green onions and parsley; mix well. Cover and continue cooking over low to medium-low heat until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and discard bay leaf before serving.

    • Nutrition

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 1480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 337mg

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    Spicy recipes
    Savory recipes
    Cajun recipes
    Rice recipes
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