Dirty Rice

Directions

Mince onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic.

Grind livers and gizzards.

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.

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

Add the butter and stir until melted.

Reduce heat to medium and cook about 8 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping pan bottom well.

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.

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

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

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

Remove bay leaves and serve immediately.