Best Gizzard Perloo Recipes

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LOWCOUNTRY PERLOO



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Perloo, perlo, purloo or pilau, however you spell it this one-pot rice dish is fantastic. I urge you to use American shrimp when you make this recipe, and if you can, use Carolina Gold rice, which cooks a little differently from regular long-grain; but definitely use a long-grain rice if you can't find Carolina Gold.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds shrimp, with shells (and heads if possible)
2 bay leaves
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 pound thick-cut bacon
2 cups chopped white or yellow onion
2 cups chopped celery stalks
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups rice
1/2 cup white wine
1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 datil, fish or habanero chile, minced ((optional))
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel all the shrimp and put the shells, and heads if you have them, into a pot with the bay leaves, onion, celery and carrot. Cover with 7 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for 30 minutes while you chop everything else for the perloo.
  • As the stock is simmering, slowly fry the bacon in a large, heavy pot. When it is crispy, remove the bacon (eat a slice) and chop roughly. Set the bacon aside.
  • Saute the 2 cups chopped onion, 2 cups chopped celery and the diced yellow bell pepper in the bacon fat until soft but not browned. Add the garlic and rice and cook, stirring often for 3 minutes, until the rice turns translucent.
  • Add the white wine, tomatoes and chile pepper to the pot and stir well.
  • Set up a fine-meshed strainer with a paper towel in it. Ladle two or three ladles of the shrimp stock through this strainer into the rice pot. Stir well. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed. Repeat this process until the rice is tender.
  • Add one more ladle of shrimp stock to the pot, along with the shrimp and the parsley. Mix to combine, cover the pot and turn the heat to its lowest setting. Cover for 5 minutes to let the shrimp cook, then mix in the bacon and black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 393 mg, Sodium 1468 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN PERLOO



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This is an iconic and versatile one-pot Gullah dish starring chicken and rice. You may also see it spelled purloo, perlo or perlou (or sometimes called chicken bog). I prefer chicken thighs for a more intense flavor. I use smoked sausage to add a subtle smokiness to the dish. Dry sherry has a nutty profile and it also enhances the overall flavor of this dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 teaspoons House Seasoning, plus more if desired, recipe follows
8 ounces smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or andouille, cut into half moons
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium Vidalia onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry sherry
3 cups diced ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom if ripe, plum if not)
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, such as Carolina Gold Rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for serving
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the House Seasoning. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and the sausage to the skillet. Sear the chicken on one side, stirring and flipping the sausage occasionally, until the chicken is deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken and sausage to the plate with the bacon.
  • Add the celery, onions and peppers to the remaining bacon and chicken fat. Cook until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in the sherry and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the tomatoes and let cook until they release all their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and butter and cook for about 1 minute. Stir the cooked bacon and sausage back into the skillet. Stir in the chicken stock and check for seasoning. Nestle the chicken thighs, skin-side up, back into the pan, adding any juices from the plate.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked, 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff the rice and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Stir everything together in a medium bowl. Keep in an airtight container. Makes 5 teaspoons.

GIZZARDS AND RICE



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This flavorful dish of seasoned rice and Chicken gizzards make low fat protein a joy. A simple recipe for savory satisfaction.

Provided by Pam Rosterman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken gizzards
1 cup instant brown rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
8 fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 (14.25 ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken gizzards in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover them. Cover, and bring to a boil. Boil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the water, and chop into bite size pieces. Cook rice according to package directions using gizzard water.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms until onion is tender. Add gizzards, and saute for 5 more minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, onion soup mix, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in rice, heat through and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 236.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1110.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

RED RICE PERLOO



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A staple of Low Country cooking, perloo (also known as pilau) is a one-pot rice dish that closely resembles jambalaya. In this version, I like to use parboiled or converted rice because the rice grains retain their shape and texture instead of becoming mushy. You'll notice that I include a range for the stock amount. I recommend starting with the lowest amount and adding more liquid as needed.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups parboiled rice
1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
1 large yellow onion, cut into large chunks
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
One and a half 6-ounce cans tomato paste
Pinch granulated sugar
Pinch Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows, plus more if desired
2 cups sliced fresh okra (about 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 4 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, optional
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice until the water becomes slightly clear. (This removes the starch.)
  • Process the celery, onion and bell pepper in a food processor or until finely minced. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced vegetables. Cook until the vegetables are softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, sugar and House Seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the okra, rice and butter and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and vegetable stock and check for seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked, 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff the rice, then add the lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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