ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the pork, pork fat, Essence, paprika, garlic, black pepper, salt, file, chili powder, red pepper, and cumin in a large bowl and mix well. Pass through a food grinder fitted with a coarse die. (Alternately, transfer in 2 batches to a food processor and process until finely ground.) Transfer to a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• To test the seasoning, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet, and cook about 2 teaspoons of the mixture. Adjust seasoning, to taste.
• Using the sausage attachment on a mixer, stuff the meat into the casings, if being used. Twist and tie off to make 4-inch sausages. Alternately, shape into patties.
• Preheat a home smoker to 250 degrees F. Smoke the sausage for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the smoker and use as desired.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Steps:

• Press [Sauté] fucntion on the Instant Pot and use [Adjust] to select “More” mode. When the word “Hot” appears, swirl in oil.
• Add sausage to uncovered instant pot, cooking for 4 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove sausage from cooker.
• Add in chicken to instant pot; cooking for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• Stir in 2 1⁄2 cups water and next 8 ingredients on the list to the Instant Pot (brown rice through bay leaves). Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot.
• Turn the steam release handle to “Sealing” position. Press [Manual]; select “High Pressure,” and use [-] or [+] to choose 18 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release
• Stir in sausage, Old Bay seasoning, shrimp, and tomatoes.
• With lid off, press [Sauté], and use [Adjust] to select “More” mode. When mixture comes to a boil, turn the Instant Pot off.
• Press [Sauté], and use [Adjust] to select “Normal” mode. Simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Turn cooker off. Remove inner pot from cooker; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• Divide jambalaya among 8 bowls . Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Enjoy!