Classic Dirty Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound chicken livers, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Rinse rice until water runs clear, drain and set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground pork and chicken livers, cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
6. Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
10. Fluff with fork and garnish with green onions.