Poor Mans Jambalaya Recipes

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S POORMAN'S JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Seasoning Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Jambalaya: Use a large, heavy skillet, cast iron is best; over high heat melt margarine; add tasso and andouille, or ham and sausage, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add onions, celery, bell pepper, seasoning mix and garlic; stir and cook 10-12 minutes until well browned, scraping the bottom of the pan well.
• Stir in rice and cook 5 minutes, again scraping the pan bottom often; add stock.
• Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy; stir a bit towards the end of the cooking time; remove bay leaves and serve.

POORMAN'S JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Thoroughly combine season mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• In a large skillet (a cast iron if you have one) or a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium high heat.
• Add chicken breast chunks and sausage, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add onion, celery, bell pepper and season mix.
• Stir well and cook until browned (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring well.
• Add the chicken broth, stir well.
• Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
• Remove bay leaves and serve.
• NOTE: You may use shrimp or ham instead of chicken or a combination of any of the meats.
• I like to simmer mine on low for 1-2 hours. Check and stir occasionally while its simmering and add extra broth or water if needed.