Dirty Rice
A series of authentic Thanksgiving recipes from New Orleans The Louisiana staple is dirty rice, and this dish is a Louisiana favorite. Everything Southern complements well with this delicious side dish. Ingredients 2 slices bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped green bell pepper ¼ cup chopped celery 2 garlic cloves I chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 ounces cleaned chicken and/or duck livers, very finely chopped or pureed (about½ cup) 4 ounces lean ground pork or beef 4 cups cooked and cooled long-grain white rice ½ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning blend, such as Tony Chachere's ¼ cup chopped green onions (scallions) ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Hot sauce, to taste Cooking Directions In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, stirring often for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of...