Savannah Red Rice with Andouille Sausage
Stovetop Savannah Red Rice with Andouille Sausage is cooked to a fluffy consistency with tomatoes, vegetables, and “red” spices. This savory and spicy one pot dish is rich in flavor and history ringing true to African American southern cuisine! Ready in under one hour, prepare your taste buds for a burst of flavor and texture you'll make for years to come!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rice
- 3 slices Bacon
- 12 oz Andouille Smoked Sausage 1-1.5 inch slices
- 1 cup Celery roughly chopped
- ¾ cup Red Pepper roughly chopped
- ¾ cup Onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste
- ½ tablespoon Tomato Paste
- ½ tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 2-4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 cup Diced Tomatoes with juice
- 2 Dried Bay Leaves
- 1 tablespoon White Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Parsley roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp Green Onions roughly chopped
Instructions
- First, in a large skillet over medium heat, arrange bacon slices in a single layer and fry four minutes until bacon slices are crispy.
- Remove cooked bacon from pan and let drain. Reserve bacon fat in a heat safe bowl or container and set aside until further use.
- In the same pan, saute andouille sausage for two minutes until browned on both sides. Set aside until further use.
- After removing the cooked sausage, add one tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat. Add celery, onion, red bell pepper and garlic. Saute for two minutes, until the veggies are slightly soft and translucent.
- Add tomato paste, cajun and smoked paprika seasonings. Cook for one minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes and stir until combined and pour in red rice, stir and bring to a boil.
- After the mixture has come to a boil, reduce heat, pour in sugar and add bay leaves. Give one additional stir and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
- It's important to note, halfway through cooking time add in sausage and bacon and continue to cook until rice is fluffy and cooked through.
- Lastly, garnish with parsley and green onions and enjoy!