Serves 4
40 min
Cajun Rice With Sausage
Recipe GLPR29497c2bf026f9
A hearty one-pan Cajun-inspired dish featuring spicy sausage, smoky bacon, and the classic vegetable trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, all simmered together with rice and okra for a satisfying, flavorful main course.
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Ingredients
2 slices bacon, chopped
12 ounces spicy chicken sausage (preferably Cajun style), cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups chopped frozen okra, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until the edges are crispy, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess fat.
Add the cubed sausage, chopped onion, sliced celery, and chopped bell pepper to the same skillet with the bacon fat. Stir frequently and cook until the vegetables begin to soften and the sausage develops light browning, approximately 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
Add the long-grain white rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with the fat and aromatics, cooking for 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and 1 cup water, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Fold in the thawed okra, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes, resisting the urge to stir.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
Uncover the skillet and gently fold in the reserved bacon and fresh parsley. Use a fork to fluff the rice and distribute the ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
