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Smoked sausage jambalaya served in a bowl garnished with parsley
Hearty Cajun-style jambalaya with smoked sausage and rice

Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Jambalaya is the soul of Louisiana cooking, a true one-pot wonder where French, Spanish, and African influences collide. A distant cousin of Paella, here the rice simmers directly with the smoked sausage, vegetables, and spicy broth, absorbing every ounce of flavor. The 'Holy Trinity' (onion, celery, bell pepper) sets the foundation, while the sausage brings the character.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American (Cajun)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Dutch Oven with lid
  • Wooden spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the sausage into rounds and brown them in oil in the Dutch oven until the fat renders. Remove sausage, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Tip: That smoky fat is the flavor foundation for the entire dish.
2 ✓

Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and peppers (the Holy Trinity) in the sausage fat for 5-8 minutes.

Tip: Don't brown them too much, just sweat them until soft.
3 ✓

Add minced garlic and seasoning, stir, then add the rice. Toast the rice for 1 minute.

Tip: Toasting the rice (pilaf style) helps the grains stay separate and fluffy.
4 ✓

Pour in the broth and tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Scrape up the browned bits (fond) from the bottom!
5 ✓

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Tip: Do NOT lift the lid; you'll lose the steam needed to cook the rice.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my rice sticky?
You either stirred it too much (releasing starch) or added too much liquid. Use long-grain rice, and once it boils, leave it alone under the lid!

Ingredients

  • 11-12 oz smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa)
  • 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 pc bell peppers (1 green, 1 red)
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil