AUTHENTIC CAJUN DIRTY RICE

Authentic Cajun Dirty Rice image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE DARK ROUX
1/2 c crisco oil
1/2 c flour
FOR THE RICE
1 lb ground pork
1 lb chicken livers cleaned and chopped
1 large onion diced
1 c celery
6 clove garlic minced
1/2 c dark roux
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
6 c beef stock
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 c green onions chopped
1/4 c parsley chopped
14 c cooked rice

Steps:

1. For the dark roux. In a heavy pot melt the oil and get it hot. Slowly whisk in the flour and continue to whisk and cook over medium heat until dark brown dark brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the pork, chicken livers, onions, celery and garlic. Cook and saute until meat is no longer pink. Add the dark roux and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Stir in the rice and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the green onion and parsley and cook 1 minute.