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Sausage Dirty Rice Recipe

December 30, 2019 By Dana DeVolk 28 Comments

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Loaded with ground sausage and chock full of delicious flavors, dirty rice is one recipe you would definitely want to try making! This Dirty rice recipe is a yummy side or main dish your whole family will love!

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When I think of sausage and rice recipes, immediately dirty rice comes to mind. If you need to use up any leftover sausage this ground sausage and rice recipe is for you!

If you read my post for Brown Sugar Brined Grilled Pork Chops, I know you have been waiting patiently for the dirty rice recipe I mentioned!

To be honest… this one pot dirty rice was the star of that meal! It is so loaded with flavor and sausage that it could be a meal on its own!

I loved mixing in some collards and a chunk of cornbread while eating this rice, yuuum!

Sausage Dirty Rice

What is dirty rice really ?

I know you have asked yourself what is in dirty rice? Traditionally, dirty rice is made with roux and chicken livers.

In this sausage dirty rice recipe, I have replaced the chicken livers with ground pork sausage. The sausage helps to add flavor to the rice along with a quick roux.

Some people would call this a not-so-dirty rice because there are no chicken livers in it. And, I’m okay with that!

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I just love the spices in all sausage in general. They are so flavorful and versatile!

I love to cook with sausage when I can and I try to come up with new pork sausage recipes.

Is dirty rice spicy?

Most dirty rice recipes I have eaten out are very spicy. That is all dependent on your taste.

For my cajun dirty recipe below I have made it non-spicy. But if you love a kick to your dirty rice, Here are a few options to add heat:

  • Purchase a pork sausage that is spicy already.
  • Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sausage. You can do that in step #2 below in the recipe when you add the ground cumin and paprika.
  • Add hot sauce to taste while serving.

If you are looking for ground sausage recipes, look no further. This is the perfect way to use up any leftover ground sausage!

Now, when you read through the recipe it might look just a touch complicated. Believe me, it’s not.

You have to make a quick medium dark roux as part of the sauce for the rice but don’t be intimated, it’s actually extremely easy!

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How to make dirty rice recipe from scratch?

  • First, you need 3 cups of cooked rice. If you need help making cooked rice, please read my tips below!
  • In a small saucepot over medium heat, add butter and flour. Whisk constantly until medium brown. Take off the heat and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the ground pork sausage and crumble it in the pan. Add the spices and mix to combine. Brown sausage, getting as much of a sear on it as you can.
  • Add garlic and mix into the sausage mix until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Deglaze the pan with chicken stock. Add the roux to the pan, mix to combine. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan starts to get dry, add the remaining chicken stock a little at a time.
  • Deglaze the bottom of the pan with whatever leftover stock you have. Scrape the bottom of the pan good to get all the browned bits off, this is all that flavor!
  • Add the rice to the skillet and mix everything to combine. Garnish with scallions, optional.

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How to make white rice?

All white rice cooks the same. It is extremely easy to make if you follow these steps.

  • When making white rice you need one part rice to two parts water (or any liquid, like stock). For example, the most common amount of rice to make is 1 cup dry white rice with 2 cups of water. This amount of dry rice will make 3 cups of cooked white rice.
  • In a saucepot with lid, add the water and bring to a boil. Add the rice to the boiling water and stir with a spoon twice around the pot.
  • Cover with the lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Do NOT take the lid off the pot, this is how the rice cooks and the steam needs to keep in the pot.
  • When the timer goes off, take the rice off the heat, leaving the top on. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. Easy!

This is my new favorite rice dish, ground sausage recipes are some of my most favorite to make! What would you serve with it??

More yummy sausage and rice recipes:

  • Sausage and Veggie Rice Bowls
  • 30 Minute Indian Pulao Rice
  • Polska Kielbasa Casserole with Peas and Rice

How to make Homemade Dirty Rice

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Sausage Dirty Rice

Sausage Dirty Rice, a not-so-dirty rice recipe spin on a classic, loaded with sausage and tons of flavor!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Additional Time for Cooking Rice25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dirty rice, rice, sausage
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Dana at ThisSillyGirlsKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 5 cracks fresh black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Start by making the roux, place the flour and the butter into a small skillet over medium heat and whisk together. Continue to whisk until mixture turns to a medium to dark brown, about 5 minutes, set aside off heat.
  • Over medium heat, place a dutch oven or thick-bottomed skillet. Allow to get hot and add the sausage, cumin, pepper, and paprika. Get a hard sear on the sausage, mixing it with the spices and letting it get browned and bits will stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of the stock, scraping off all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and mix in until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the roux. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, adding in the rest of the stock slowly so the mixture doesn't completely dry out. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the rice, stir to combine everything, serve with scallion garnish, optional.

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Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 288mg | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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This post was updated on 5/8/2018 with new photos, video, and slight recipe update.

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  1. Jane @ Modern Housewives

    February 15, 2017 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    This looks extremely delicious! And it doesn’t seem so complicated, so I’ll try making it at home. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Vanessa m Smith Whitford

    June 22, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Your recipe says pork sausage….. Is that breakfast sausage or Italian sausage?

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      June 22, 2017 at 8:03 am

      Breakfast 🙂

      Reply
  3. Trish

    September 14, 2017 at 6:56 pm

    3 stars
    5 stars!! Just finished this with my family. Everyone loved it!! So flavorful. I added onion and green pepper and a few additional spices. Served with hot sauce…..had to have seconds.

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      September 14, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      YESS! I need to make this again soon as well, yum!!

      Reply
      • Lin

        January 21, 2018 at 10:04 pm

        Made your dirty rice recipe was a big hit at my house. My husband loved it said it had great flavors.

  4. Linda Mettler

    February 8, 2018 at 4:13 am

    5 stars
    I made this and it’s The Best! Ate it for lunch and dinner over several days. Flavors are great, but I added (on the side) some of TJ’s ginger and mango chutney which spiced it up more: wow! I’m going to make it for company this weekend and will fill it into peppers or portobello mushrooms and serve with a salad. BTW, I used Bratwurst chopped roughly. Love it.

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      February 8, 2018 at 8:09 am

      Oooh, I love the idea of using it for stuffing, YUM! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sues

    March 15, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum, this is pretty much my dream meal! The kind of dish I’d happily eat for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner 🙂

    Reply
  6. Amanda Finks

    March 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love this yummy, easy, hearty dish!

    Reply
  7. Kristina

    April 23, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    This dish was savory and delicious! The rice was buttery, while the sausage was slightly spicy and flavorful. I made it directly according to the recipe and I wouldn’t do a thing to alter it! Served this up with some sauteed zucchini on the side. This recipe is definitely one I will be keeping on hand!

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      April 23, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Im so glad you liked it, thanks so much!!

      Reply
      • John

        July 24, 2018 at 7:18 pm

        5 stars
        This was great just made it for dinner… Any thoughts on some gluten free quick dinners.

      • Dana DeVolk

        July 24, 2018 at 10:03 pm

        Hi John! I’m so glad you liked the dirty rice! I do not specialize in gluten-free recipes so I’d hate to steer you in the wrong direction. I do know Brianne from Cupcakes and Kale Chips offers a lot of gluten-free options, I suggest checking out her amazing blog here: https://cupcakesandkalechips.com/

  8. Teresa S Ford

    April 25, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe

    Reply
  9. Teresa S Ford

    April 25, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    5 stars
    Loved your recipe.

    Reply
  10. Dee

    January 29, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe

    Reply
  11. Jennifer

    April 9, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe! Easy and yummy. We all enjoyed – even the kiddos (5, 3, 1).

    Reply
  12. Lydia

    August 22, 2019 at 12:48 am

    5 stars
    This dish was DE-licious!!! Excellent flavors. My family loved it. I used mild Italian sausage.

    Reply
  13. leticia

    March 11, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    came out fabulous will be making it again I added diced onions and diced celery before adding the rue

    Reply
  14. Holly J

    April 19, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Pretty Tasty!! I will definitely make this again.

    Reply
  15. Jeanne

    June 2, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    This was WONDERFUL!! I paired it with a plain arugula salad drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Amanda

    June 30, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    My family LOVES it!

    Reply
  17. Gene

    July 10, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this as described and it’s very good and quick! A couple of variations to change it up a bit –
    1. Try another form of sausage like Cajun Style Andouille or another spicy link sausage.
    2. Use Smoked Paprika instead of regular Paprika. You’ll really notice a difference!
    3. I always keep Bacon grease when we cook Bacon. Substitute for the butter to make the Roux and you’ll get a great flavor! You can do this with Sausage grease too.

    These are just variation ideas with absolutely nothing against the original recipe posted. It’s great as it is!

    Reply
  18. Meleya Dionne

    August 10, 2020 at 2:48 am

    5 stars
    This was simple and tasted fantastic. I had all ingredients in hand. Thank you for a fantastic meal.

    Reply
  19. keyta dena Nacy

    January 9, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    Can you use a sweet seasoned ground sausage ?

    Reply
    • Dana DeVolk

      January 9, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      yes, any sausage you like will work

      Reply
  20. Kathleen Tucker

    January 14, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    The whole family loved, even the picky teenager! Didn’t change a thing but skipped the scallions (didn’t have any). Will definitely be adding this to the regular menu rotation!

    Reply

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