DIRTY RICE

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.

2. 2

   Grind livers and gizzards.

3. 3

   Place fat, gizzards, pork and bay leaves in large heavy skillet over high heat; cook until meat is thoroughly browned, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Stir in the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, thyme, and oregano; stir thoroughly, scraping pan bottom well.

5. 5

   Add the butter and stir until melted. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping pan bottom well.

6. 6

   Add the stock or water and stir until any mixture sticking to the pan bottom comes loose; cook about 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.

7. 7

   Then stir in the chicken livers and cook about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the rice and stir thoroughly; cover pan and turn heat to very low; cook about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and leave covered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove bay leaves and serve immediately.