COMMANDER’S KREWE JAMBALAYA

COMMANDER’S KREWE JAMBALAYA

Most jambalayas have seafood in them. This one doesn’t, rather lots of chicken, beef, pork and sausage. And garlic, don’t worry, for this large batch, a whole head is just enough to give it flavor. The preparation is the same, though, as for other jambalayas. In other words, don’t stir it very often, just enough to keep the rice from sticking. This is a complete meal and a great party dish. The recipe makes a large quantity

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large dice
1 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into large dice
½ lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into large dice 3-1/2-Tbsp. (about) Creole Seasoning
2 Tbsp, (1/4 stick) butter
1 lb. andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch-thick-rounds

3 green peppers, cut into large dice
2 medium onions, cut into large dice
3 celery stalks, cut into large dice
1 whole head garlic, peeled and minced
2 bay leaves

3 cups long grain rice, rinsed 3 times
6 cups water
Hot pepper sauce
2 bunches green onions, finely sliced


Sprinkle chicken, beef and pork with 2 Tbsp. Creole Seasoning. Melt butter in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches, add meat and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. Add andouille and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meat and sausage to a large bowl, set aside. Return any accumulated juices from bowl to pot.

Add bell peppers, onion, celery, garlic and bay leaves, to pot. Season with 1-½-Tbsp. Creole Seasoning. Do not stir until vegetables start to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir; then cook until vegetables are deep brown, about 8 minutes longer.

Return meats and sausage to pot. Add rice; stir to blend. Add water. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let rest until rice is tender, about 3 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Season jambalaya with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Fold in green onions

Spoon jambalaya into bowls and serve.