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Thankful For Leftover Turkey Jambalaya

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by aargersi

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by Sarah Shatz

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A&M's Testing Notes: It would never have occurred to us to put turkey in jambalaya, which seems so focused on pork, but it's a terrific idea. Turkey's gaminess compliments the andouille and holds its own against...
It would never have occurred to us to put turkey in jambalaya, which seems so focused on pork, but it's a terrific idea. Turkey's gaminess compliments the andouille and holds its own against the cajun spices. Aargersi also includes smoked paprika, a smart touch. Don't be put off by the ingredient list, which calls for Zatarains rice, Abita Amber or Joe's stuff. Use what you can find: we made do with Uncle Ben's, Anchor Steam and another brand of cajun seasoning. If you'd like, you can adjust the heat level by decreasing the amount of cajun seasoning and choosing a milder andouille. - A&M

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aargersi's Notes: My husband and I love New Orleans. He proposed in New Orleans. We go to New Orleans annually and gobble up the cuisine as fast as possible. The inspiration for this is deeply engrained...
My husband and I love New Orleans. He proposed in New Orleans. We go to New Orleans annually and gobble up the cuisine as fast as possible. The inspiration for this is deeply engrained! I LOVE Joe's Stuff which you can order here OR - go there and pick some up in person! http://www.neworleansschoolofcooking.com/ Also we swear by the Zatarains rice but you can use your favorite long grain white rice. - aargersi

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Serves 6-8

3 links andouille sausage - cooked and cut into bite size pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cups turkey - cut up Ask a question about this ingredient

1 yellow onion - chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

1 green bell pepper - chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 ribs celery - chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cloves garlic - chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cups Zatarains long grain white rice Ask a question about this ingredient

1 Abita Amber (or other amber) beer Ask a question about this ingredient

water in addition to the beer to make 4 c liquid Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons fresh thyme Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cups canned whole tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons Joe's Stuff (or other cajun seasoning) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon cumin Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Ask a question about this ingredient

Heat the olive oil on medium high in a large pot, add the onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, andouille and turkey, along with the Joe's Stuff and paprika. Cook 2-3 more minutes. Hand crush the tomatoes and add them. Add all remaining ingredients except the parsley. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and cover - cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Stir in the parsley and serve.
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10 Comments on Thankful For Leftover Turkey Jambalaya

hardlikearmour added 7 months ago

Made a double batch of this today! DEEE-licious. The beer really makes it tasty. Thanks for such a yummy and easy version of red jambalaya.

ChezSuzanne added about 1 year ago

Hey aargersi - this was great! I made it tonight with one of those roast chickens at the store instead of turkey. So easy to make and soooo flavorful!! We loved it.