Turkey and Sausage Jambalaya

Name: Turkey and Sausage Jambalaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10-14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 59.14 ml vegetable oil; 473.18 ml chopped yellow onions; 236.59 ml chopped green bell pepper; 236.59 ml chopped celery; 29.57 ml chopped garlic; 3.69 ml salt; 1.84 ml ground black pepper; 0.61 ml cayenne; 2 bay leaves; 453.59 g kielbasa or 453.59 g other cooked sausage, cut into 6 to 8-inch segments; 2 cooked turkey legs; 907.18 g cubed cooked turkey; 236.59 ml chopped tomato, and their juices; 295.73 ml medium-grain white rice (about 1 1/8 pounds); 1892.72 ml water; 118.29 ml chopped green onion; 59.14 ml chopped fresh parsley leaves; 36.97 ml paprika; 29.58 ml salt; 29.58 ml garlic powder; 14.79 ml black pepper; 14.79 ml onion powder; 14.79 ml cayenne pepper; 14.79 ml dried oregano leaves; 14.79 ml dried thyme

Submitted by cellogirl2

"From Emeril Lagasse (sp?) on Food Network. Posting it for safekeeping, haven't tried."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 25
Serves:: 10

ingredients

59.14 ml vegetable oil
473.18 ml chopped yellow onions
236.59 ml chopped green bell pepper
236.59 ml chopped celery
29.57 ml chopped garlic
3.69 ml salt
1.84 ml ground black pepper
0.61 ml cayenne
2 bay leaves
453.59 g kielbasa or 453.59 g other cooked sausage, cut into 6 to 8-inch segments
2 cooked turkey legs
907.18 g cubed cooked turkey
236.59 ml chopped tomato, and their juices
295.73 ml medium-grain white rice (about 1 1/8 pounds)
1892.72 ml water
Hot Sauce
118.29 ml chopped green onion
59.14 ml chopped fresh parsley leaves
Essence (use 1 1/8 teaspoons )
36.97 ml paprika
29.58 ml salt
29.58 ml garlic powder
14.79 ml black pepper
14.79 ml onion powder
14.79 ml cayenne pepper
14.79 ml dried oregano leaves
14.79 ml dried thyme

directions

In a very large roasting pan measuring approximately 21 by 17 by 7 inches with handles on both sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, Essence, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaves, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are very soft and starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes.
Add the sausages and cook, stirring, until they start to brown on the outside, about 7 minutes.
Add the turkey legs and meat and stir well.
Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Add the rice and stir well to incorporate and coat evenly.
Add the water, stir well to combine, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover tightly, and cook without stirring until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 35 to 40 minutes, adding more water as needed if the liquid is all absorbed before the rice is tender.
Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and parsley, and serve hot.
Essence:
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

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By a recommendation from Chicagoland Chef Du Jour , I made this recipe on 12/1/11 for mine and SO's dinner.And thanks to her valuable information, I was able to convert this into a crockpot recipe. And since there was just the two of us, the recipe was adjusted accordingly.First of all, the vegetable oil was added to a medium sized skillet then the onions and celery were slightly softened.Then added the smoked sausage, so I get a bit of color on the meat.While the veggie/sausage mixture was cooking, to get more of intense flavor some Essence was sprinkled over the mixture as it was cooking. After putting the veggie/sausage mixture into the crockpot,Since I didn't have any tomatoes, about 1/2 can ( from a 14.5 ounce can) of Fire Roasted diced tomatoes was added. For the water part of the recipe, 3 cups were used,and I didn't use the turkey leg so, I just upped the turkey to 1 1/2 lbs.Instead of adding the green peppers, some multi-colored peppers that I had in the freezer were used.Since I sprinkled about 1/8 tsp. of Essence over the cooking veggie/sausage mixture, the remaining 1 tsp. was added to the crockpot. After cooking in the crockpot on low for about 5 hours,then some cooked rice was added and cooked for about 15 to 20 minutes more.I've never had jambalaya before,but my SO has and he said this is very close to what it really does taste like.And again I want to thank Chicagoland Chef Du Jour for recommending such a wonderful recipe. I " WILL " make this again. Thank you for posting a great recipe and, " Keep Smiling :) "

Chef shapeweaver
10/09 This is very good and flavorful. I halved the recipe with great success. The only adjustment I made was putting all the ingredients together as suggested then throwing it in a crock pot, LESS 1 C of water. I didn't use a turkey leg, only the turkey breast. I will top with a few shrimp shortly before serving. I used bottled premixed Essence that I had already purchased. LOVE the flavors! Thanks for posting cellogirl2! 11/11 I made this again for the 2nd time, it's delish! I just wanted to add that I made (halved) this on the stove top as directed. I added Creole seasoning and a bit of 1/2 t thyme & 1/2 t oregano this time, so good! Served over Recipe #253259 / I prefer not to add rice to the dish. If you do it this way, you can cut back on the liquid. The kids loved it too! Great for lerftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Chicagoland Chef du Jour

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By a recommendation from Chicagoland Chef Du Jour , I made this recipe on 12/1/11 for mine and SO's dinner.And thanks to her valuable information, I was able to convert this into a crockpot recipe. And since there was just the two of us, the recipe was adjusted accordingly.First of all, the vegetable oil was added to a medium sized skillet then the onions and celery were slightly softened.Then added the smoked sausage, so I get a bit of color on the meat.While the veggie/sausage mixture was cooking, to get more of intense flavor some Essence was sprinkled over the mixture as it was cooking. After putting the veggie/sausage mixture into the crockpot,Since I didn't have any tomatoes, about 1/2 can ( from a 14.5 ounce can) of Fire Roasted diced tomatoes was added. For the water part of the recipe, 3 cups were used,and I didn't use the turkey leg so, I just upped the turkey to 1 1/2 lbs.Instead of adding the green peppers, some multi-colored peppers that I had in the freezer were used.Since I sprinkled about 1/8 tsp. of Essence over the cooking veggie/sausage mixture, the remaining 1 tsp. was added to the crockpot. After cooking in the crockpot on low for about 5 hours,then some cooked rice was added and cooked for about 15 to 20 minutes more.I've never had jambalaya before,but my SO has and he said this is very close to what it really does taste like.And again I want to thank Chicagoland Chef Du Jour for recommending such a wonderful recipe. I " WILL " make this again. Thank you for posting a great recipe and, " Keep Smiling :) "

Chef shapeweaver

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cellogirl2

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