Dirty Rice
A big pot of this Dirty Rice is a crowd pleaser. I like to serve it alongside cold fried chicken and a scoop of cole slaw.
There’s nothing fancy about this dirty rice recipe, but it sure does taste good. I’m always looking for ways to use leftover white rice. Squirrel is a rice fanatic. Any time I ask him what side he wants for dinner, it’s the same answer–how about some rice?
Sure, I love rice, but it’s kind of plain. Nothing a bottle of worcestershire sauce can’t fix (his words, not mine). Or Tabasco. The man adds hot sauce to everything.
This recipe doesn’t take a lot of effort, and it only requires 6 ingredients. Most importantly, it comes together in one pan. I’m lazy when it comes to dishes, so I always welcome the opportunity for one-pot recipes.
I made the rice in my new OXO Non-Stick Pro Sauté Pan. Excuse me while I ramble on about this pan for a moment. When they (and by “they” I mean OXO) say this pan is non-stick, they mean every bit of it. Nothing sticks to this pan! I have fried, sautéed, simmered, and braised, and not one piece of food has stuck to the bottom. Because of its non-stick superhero powers, it comes clean in a few swipes of a rag (or sponge).
It’s a progressional home cook’s dream come true.
I’m sure you’re all familiar with KFC and Popeyes dirty rice, right? I’m not a fan, but Squirrel loves the stuff. I decided to make it for him the other day to go with his fried chicken and cole slaw.
Walk the line, Popeyes. You can’t compete with this!
What makes this rice so good is the crispy bits of browned hot sausage. A pinch of red pepper flakes and cayenne give the rice a spicy kick in the pants.
It’s Squirrel approved.
Dirty Rice
Slightly spicy and extremely addictive, this dirty rice comes together in a few short minutes and only requires you to dirty one dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 pound bulk hot sausage (such as Johnsonville)
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage up as you go, until brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the green pepper, onion, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cayenne pepper. Allow the rice to heat through, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
16 Comments on “Dirty Rice”
This sounds heavenly! Livening up rice always makes for some seriously delicious plates :)
I couldn’t agree more, Medha. Thanks!
I must admit, I haven’t had much dirty rice in my day, but this looks fantastic! I would pretty much douse it in that Tabasco, if I’m being honest ;)
You need to change that ASAP, Lori. My husband douses everything in Tabasco.
I love a good rice as a side dish for all of the meals, and this sausage-infused recipe is making my mouth water. Totally appropriate for breakfast, right?! Want it noooooow!
Well, it does have sausage in it, so I’m going to say it’s good enough for breakfast. Thanks, Julia!
I do love a good rice dish – plain rice is definitely boring! This sounds fantastic and I know my husband would love it too!
I’m not a fan of plan rice. It needs a little somethin’, somethin’ to liven it up. Thanks, Ashley!
My husband is the same way with rice! I’m going to have to make this to switch things up a bit!
Your hubs will love it!
I seriously adore dirty rice. This looks simply perfect!
We do too, Jocelyn! Thanks.
I’ve never made dirty rice before, NEVER! Can you believe that? Looks delicious!
No way? You won’t regret making it at home. Thanks, Nicole!
Add 1/2 c of minced chicken liver for the real deal.
I’ve never enjoyed a meal more; your recipe is geometry dash incredible.