Loaded with ground sausage full of delicious flavors this Sausage Dirty Rice is one recipe you definitely want to try making! As a main or a side, this is perfect all year long!
When I think of sausage and rice recipes, immediately Dirty Rice comes to mind. If you need to use up any leftover sausage this recipe is for you!
To be honest, this one pot Dirty Rice was the star of our meals! 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! It is the perfect combination in my eyes.
The best part about this recipe is that it is SUPER easy to make! Not much to it other than adding in some ingredients and mixing all together, remember one pot!
We have been making this Sausage Dirty Rice for a long time, it’s always been a family staple and gets asked to be made more often than not.
I’m always happy to whip this dish up because I may just be slightly addicted to it! Trust me, when you try it you’ll see the exact reason why!
Some of my other favorite side dishes we have on our site include: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Italian Sausage Stuffing and Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With easy to find ingredients and one pot this is super easy to throw together.
- Leftover rice is perfect to use with this dish!
- This is great as a main or a side dish, your choice!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):
Unsalted butter
All-purpose flour
Ground pork sausage
Ground cumin
Pepper
Paprika
Chicken stock
Garlic
Cooked white rice
Scallions
HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE DIRTY RICE:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Add the rice, stir to combine everything, serve with scallion garnish, optional.
WHAT IS DIRTY RICE?
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!
IS THIS SPICY?
Most Dirty Rice recipes I have eaten out are very spicy. That is all dependent on your taste.
For my 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.
HOW TO STORE:
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze this recipe, place in a freezer container or bag and it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To defrost move to the refrigerator overnight, you can reheat in the microwave.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Leftover rice is perfect for this recipe.
- We like ground pork sausage for this but hamburger or another sausage can be used.
- Double this recipe if you want to serve a large gathering.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- You can make this as spicy or less spicy as you’d like, see my tips above.
If you want a delicious main or side dish recipe then you absolutely have to make a batch of my Sausage Dirty Rice!
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Sausage Dirty Rice
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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Notes
- Leftover rice is perfect for this recipe.
- We like ground pork sausage for this but hamburger or another sausage can be used.
- Double this recipe if you want to serve a large gathering.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- You can make this as spicy or less spicy as you'd like, see my tips above.
Comments & Reviews
Jane @ Modern Housewives says
This looks extremely delicious! And it doesn’t seem so complicated, so I’ll try making it at home. Thanks for sharing!
Vanessa m Smith Whitford says
Your recipe says pork sausage….. Is that breakfast sausage or Italian sausage?
Dana DeVolk says
Breakfast 🙂
Trish says
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.
Dana DeVolk says
YESS! I need to make this again soon as well, yum!!
Lin says
Made your dirty rice recipe was a big hit at my house. My husband loved it said it had great flavors.
Linda Mettler says
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.
Dana DeVolk says
Oooh, I love the idea of using it for stuffing, YUM! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂
Sues says
Oh yum, this is pretty much my dream meal! The kind of dish I’d happily eat for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner 🙂
Amanda Finks says
Love this yummy, easy, hearty dish!
Kristina says
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!
Dana DeVolk says
Im so glad you liked it, thanks so much!!
Teresa S Ford says
Great recipe
Teresa S Ford says
Loved your recipe.
John says
This was great just made it for dinner… Any thoughts on some gluten free quick dinners.
Dana DeVolk says
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/
Dee says
Great recipe
Jennifer says
Perfect recipe! Easy and yummy. We all enjoyed – even the kiddos (5, 3, 1).
Lydia says
This dish was DE-licious!!! Excellent flavors. My family loved it. I used mild Italian sausage.
leticia says
came out fabulous will be making it again I added diced onions and diced celery before adding the rue