Dirty Rice Recipe

Seasoning mix::

2 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Other ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil
1/2 pound chicken gizzards, ground
1/4 pound ground pork
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chicken or pork stock
1/2 pound chicken livers, ground
3/4 cup uncooked converted rice

Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large skillet, over high heat, cook the chicken fat, gizzards, pork and bay leaves. Cook until thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in seasoning mix. Add onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic. Stir thoroughly. Add butter and stir until melted. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes.

Add the stock and deglaze. Cook 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once. Stir in chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes.

Add rice and stir thoroughly. Cover pan and turn heat to very low, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and serve.