Ingredients

  • 2 lb. smoked pork sausage
  • 2 Tbsp. salad oil
  • 2 c. chopped onions
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 c. canned whole tomatoes (no juice)
  • 2 c. raw long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. and 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper

Method

  • In Dutch oven, brown the sausage in the oil.
  • Remove both sausage and oil from the pot.
  • Return 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onions, celery, garlic and bell pepper.
  • Cover and stir frequently until brown.
  • Return sausage to mixture.
  • Add rice, water, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
  • Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes using cover and stirring often.
  • Lower heat and steam 45 minutes stirring every 10 minutes or so to assure even cooking and prevent bottom from burning.