Cajun Jambalaya
Jambalaya has many different variations. Each produces its own distinct flavor. In Cajun
Country we use pork, pork sausage, chicken or shrimp. Be creative use a little of all four
meats or your own ideas.
1 Chicken boiled, deboned & chopped
Or 2 lbs shrimp
And or 1-2 lbs smoked sausage, sliced and sautéed.
And or 2 lbs pork meat, browned and chopped
3 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
3-4 dashes Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper hot sauce
½ cup oil
2 quarts water
1 cup green onions
3 onions, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
½ tsp. garlic powder
3 cups uncooked rice
Salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper to taste.
In large heavy pot, sauté onions, peppers, celery. Add tomatoes, meat, seasonings , water.
Bring to a boil, simmer ½ hour. Add uncooked rice. Add a little more water to keep to the
same level. Cover pot & simmer for 1 hour . Add green onions, shrimp. Simmer until rice is
tender.
Serves 6-8
Wonderful!
Cajun Potluck