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Dirty Rice with Ground Pork and Chicken Livers

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This classic Southern dirty rice recipe combines ground pork, creamy chicken livers, and aromatic veggies for a hearty, soul-satisfying dish. Packed with Cajun flavor, it’s easy to make and perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 12 oz ground pork
  • 8 oz chicken livers, trimmed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Hot sauce, to taste (Crystal or Tabasco recommended)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and keep covered.
  2. While rice cooks, dice onion, bell pepper, and celery. Mince garlic. Trim chicken livers and cut into small pieces (about 1/2-inch).
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground pork and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and just cooked through (5-7 minutes). Transfer pork to a plate, leaving drippings in the pan.
  4. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until veggies are softened and edges are starting to brown. Add garlic and cook another 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Push veggies to the side and add chicken livers to the empty space in the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until just cooked through but still a little pink inside.
  6. Add Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf (if using). Return browned pork to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Remove bay leaf (if used). Add cooked rice to the skillet with meat and veggies. Toss gently to combine and let cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, so the rice soaks up the flavors and gets a little crispy in spots.
  8. Turn off heat. Stir in chopped parsley and scallions, plus hot sauce to taste. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.

Notes

For gluten-free, check Cajun seasoning and broth labels. Don’t overcook chicken livers to avoid bitterness. Brown pork well for extra flavor. If rice is too dry, add a splash of broth. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight. You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for pork, or mushrooms for livers for a vegetarian version.

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Keywords: dirty rice, ground pork, chicken livers, Cajun, Southern, comfort food, rice recipe, easy dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free

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