Spicy. Southern. Classic. Affordable. Two New Orleans favorites, dirty rice, and jambalaya, are combined into a delicious one-pot dinner. If a budget-friendly powerhouse of a meal is what you are looking for, this is it!
Serves: 6
We live just a couple of hours from New Orleans, and we enjoy visiting the wonderful zoo, museums, and restaurants there. When we can’t get to New Orleans, we put on one of our favorite family movies, Disney’s The Princess & The Frog. We watch together while enjoying a deliciously warm bowl of Dirty Jambalaya with Venison Sausage, a side of Buttermilk Fried Okra and a Honey Butter Yeast Roll. This dish will jazz up any weeknight!
For this recipe you will need:
Spicy Venison Sausage
We love the rich and slightly gamey flavor of fresh venison and feel it pairs perfectly with the spices in this recipe. I've also used a smoked pork sausage such as Conecuh with much success. Venison can become tough and dry quickly, so it is best to cook it “low and slow”.
White Rice
A long-grain white rice, like basmati or jasmine, will keep its texture and will avoid turning into a mushy final product. A short grain rice is not recommended for this dish.
Oil
I love having my Garlic and Cayenne Infused Olive Oil on hand for everyday use and it pairs perfectly with the sausage and spices for this dish. You could also use a neutral oil like Avocado or plain olive oil.
Onions, Peppers, & Celery… and a little garlic, too.
In the South, this combo is also known as The Holy Trinity because of how often they're used in popular classic, southern dishes. Credit for coining the term has often been given to Paul Prudhomme, a celebrity chef and South Louisiana native. Garlic pairs so nicely with The Holy Trinity that it seems almost like a sin to leave it out!
White Wine
The high acidity in a good, white wine becomes concentrated as it cooks and gives a savoriness to help balance the spiciness of the overall dish.
Chicken Stock
We're building layers and layers of delicious flavors in this dish. You don’t want to miss out on adding a good, homemade chicken stock. The stock will help introduce a subtle richness that lingers in the background.
Tomatoes & Green Chilies
What The French Quarter is to New Orleans, tomatoes and green chilies are to jambalaya!
Spices
Salt, pepper, red chili powder, smoked paprika, and parsley.
Let’s make Dirty Jambalaya with Venison Sausage!
First, using a Dutch Oven, you’ll want to get a quick sear on your venison sausage.
Remember, we don’t want to cook it through we’re just bringing out those delicious flavors. Remove sausage from pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the grease from the sausage.
Next, add onion, celery, and peppers until soft and lightly caramelized. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
Carefully, add wine to hot pan and scrape up any cooked-on bits.
Pour in chicken stock and tomatoes with green chilies.
Add rice and the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
Heat to boiling then reduce heat to low.
Simmer on low heat for approximately 25 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and the majority of the liquid has been absorbed.
Ingredients
1-pound spicy venison sausage cut into ¼” rounds
2 Tablespoons Infused Olive Oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
½ cup white cooking wine
2 Cups uncooked, long-grain white rice
3 cups Chicken Stock
1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 Teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground red chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook sausage. Remove to paper towel-lined plate.
Sauté onions, celery, and bell pepper in residual sausage grease until soft and lightly caramelized.
Add in minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant.
Slowly add white wine and deglaze the bottom of the pot by loosening any bits stuck to the pot.
Pour in chicken stock and tomatoes with green chilies. Gently stir to combine.
Add rice and all remaining ingredients.
Heat to boiling then reduce heat to low.
Simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is
tender.
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