John Folse Jambalaya Food

CHEF JOHN'S SAUSAGE & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Place butter and sausage in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes until sausage begins to brown.
• Stir in paprika, cumin and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
• Stir tomatoes, celery, green pepper, green onions, salt, and bay leaf into sausage mixture.
• Add brown rice and stir to combine. Stir in chicken stock and turn heat to low. Cover and cook for until rice is just tender, about 45 minutes.
• Stir in shrimp, replace lid and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a 2-gallon, cast-iron Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté cubed pork until dark brown on all sides and until some pieces are sticking to the bottom of the pot, approximately 30 minutes. This is very important, as the brown color of jambalaya is derived from the color of the meat. Add cubed chicken and andouille, and stir for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, "long and low." Tilt the pot to one side and ladle out all oil except for one large spoonful. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Continue cooking until all vegetables are well-caramelized; however, be very careful, as vegetables will tend to scorch since the pot is so hot. Add chicken stock; bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook all ingredients in stock approximately 15 minutes for flavors to develop. Add mushrooms, green onions and parsley. Season to taste using salt, pepper and Louisiana Gold. I suggest that you slightly over-season, since the rice tends to require a little extra seasoning. Add rice and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to very low, then cover and allow to cook 30 minutes, stirring once at 15 minutes. When cooked, stir again and let steam for 10 minutes.

BLACK-EYED PEA JAMBALAYA - DEEP SOUTH HOPPIN' JOHN

Steps:

• Using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into the bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven and sauté until slightly browned.
• Add the onion, bell pepper and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute.
• Add the ham and sausage and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add the stock/broth and black-eyed peas; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the rice, jalapenos and green onion. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Add the bay leaf and return to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for another 10 minutes before serving. Fluff with a fork.
• Serve with Chow Chow and pass hot sauce at the table, if desired.

JOHN BESH'S PORK & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until browned. Add the bell pepper, celery, and sausage. Cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes, then add the rice, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Increase the heat to high and add the chicken broth and tomato sauce, then the pork and green onions. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remember, the pork and sausage are already cooked, you're only making the rice at this point. Remove the post from the heat and it's ready to serve! Season with salt and Tabasco.

CREOLE-STYLE RED JAMBALAYA WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch chunks and set aside.
• Meanwhile, add sausage to Dutch oven and cook, stirring often, until just starting to darken, about 3 minutes; lower heat and/or add oil at any point to prevent burning. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring and scraping bottom of Dutch oven, until browned bits have come loose and vegetables just begin to turn lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in rice and return to a simmer. Cover with lid and transfer to oven. Bake until liquid is fully absorbed and rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
• Serve, passing hot sauce at the table for diners to add to taste.