Louisiana Dirty Rice

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the meat out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the meat longer than this recipe card indicates.
2. Heat a large saucepot over medium-high heat for 90 seconds. When the pot has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pot. Cut open the package of chicken, pork, sausage, vegetables (a) and add to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. After 3 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and add the stock (b). Then put the saucepot back over medium-high heat and bring the mixture up to a simmer / low boil.
4. While you are waiting for the mixture to come up to a simmer, cut the okra (c) into 1/4 inch thick slices. (Note: Okra tends to have a slimy texture when you cut it, don’t worry! We did not cut the okra for you as it spoils easily once it is cut).
5. When the meat, vegetables and stock are simmering, add the risotto (d) to the pot. Stir well to incorporate everything together and bring the mixture back up to a simmer. Once simmering, turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes or until 80% of the liquid has been absorbed, but keep stirring frequently. After 5 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and set aside while you finish the dish.
6. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the cut okra to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. After 3 minutes, remove the pan from heat and add the cayenne vinaigrette (e) to the pan. Stir, taste and add more salt and pepper if you wish.
8. Returning to the meat and rice, place the saucepot back on medium heat, stirring regularly for 30 seconds. Add the bone marrow butter and parmesan (f) to the meat and rice. Stir, taste and add more salt and pepper if you wish.
9. Spoon the dirty rice on to your serving plates. Add the okra on top.