CROCK POT CAJUN DIRTY RICE

Crock Pot Cajun Dirty Rice image

Provided by Tessa Morales

Time 4h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices of thick bacon (pancetta)
12 ounces chicken livers
8 ounces fresh ground pork
1 onion, peeled and chopped fine
2 -4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 -2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking long-grain rice
6 green onions, as garnish (optional)

Steps:

Preheat the cooker on high, while you perform the next steps.
Lightly cook bacon, until fat begins to run.
Prepare chicken livers, removing any gristle, and chop fine. Add veggies, and cook for no more than a few minutes, stirring frequently.
Add livers and ground pork to pan, and cook gently - DO NOT Overcook!
Pour broth, spices, and rice, in with the livers and ground pork, and bring to a boil, then add ALL to crock pot.
Cook on HIGH for 2 to four hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.8, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 342.5, Sodium 914, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 35