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Classic Cajun Style Dirty Rice Recipe

Dirty Rice is a Cajun style rice made with white rice, ground liver and pork, spices and seasoning. Chicken livers offer the perfect deep flavor to the rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Tara Levy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup ground pork
  • ½ cup chicken livers
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the bacon grease and ground pork. Break the pork up into 4-5 chunks and let it brown on all sides, getting slightly crispy on the outside.
  • Break up all the chunks and cook until most of the pink is gone, letting all the pieces brown and breaking it up with a wooden spoon or fork.
  • Add the onion and green pepper and continue to cook until they start to soften, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the chopped livers and cook for 5 minutes, or until livers are cooked and combined into the mixture.
  • Then add the rice, water, beef broth, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning and stir.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.  

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Notes

  1. Freezing the chicken livers before chopping them will make them easier to chop.
  2. Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground pork into small pieces after it browns. Otherwise you end up with large chunks of ground pork in the rice.
  3. Let the pork brown on all sides before breaking it apart.
  4. Use your favorite Cajun seasoning blend for the best flavor.
  5. Let the rice stand for 10 minutes after cooking before fluffing.
  6. If you like a spicy Cajun rice recipe, add extra red pepper flakes. or add ¼ teaspoon (or more) of cayenne pepper to give your rice a kick.
  7. Use beef broth for a rich, meaty flavor.
  8. If you are not a liver lover, do not be afraid to try this recipe. The liver adds depth without overpowering the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg