One of my favorite Cajun foods is "dirty rice". The first time I ever experienced dirty rice was from Popeye's. Instead of using chicken gizzards they use savory sausage in theirs and to this day, that is the style I prefer.
Brown the sausage over medium high heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and very finely dice the sausage.
Add the onions, bell pepper, and celery to the pan and saute until just starting to turn tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the rice, toss to coat, and cook until the rice starts to turn golden and emits a nutty aroma, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the sausage to the pan. Add the broth and Cajun seasoning, give a stir, and cover tightly. Bring to a simmer and cook until rice is done, 20-25 minutes. Note: Cajun rubs vary wildly in the amount of heat so if using a rub other than Dizzy Pig Swamp Venom, start with a lesser amount and add more until you get the level that you want.
When done, remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Then add the green onion and parsley while you fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (731g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4-6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 1613 | ||
Calories from Fat: 975 (60%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 108.4g | 144 % | |
Saturated Fat 31.6g | 158 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 45.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 22.2g | ||
Cholesterol 500.8mg | 154 % | |
Sodium 824.1mg | 28 % | |
Potassium 1425.2mg | 38 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 25.5g | 8 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 6 % | |
Sugars, other 23.9g | ||
Protein 125.4g | 179 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1613
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