Dirty rice is a classic Cajun dish that is typically made with chicken livers and/or gizzards and ground meat. The variety of meats and spices give the rice its signature "dirty" look, hence the name. It's a flavorful dish that needs little accompaniment. And while you may have seen this particular kind of meal in a box, there's nothing like making dirty rice from scratch.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
3/4 pound chicken gizzards
2 tablespoons bacon drippings (or oil)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound ground pork (or pork sausage)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (or a combination of red and green)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or a dash of Tabasco sauce)
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 pound chicken livers, minced
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