Crock Pot Cajun Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 6 slices of thick bacon (pancetta)
• 12 ounces chicken livers
• 8 ounces fresh ground pork
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped fine
• 2-4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped fine
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking long-grain rice
• 6 green onions, as garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the cooker on high, while you perform the next steps.

2. 2

   Lightly cook bacon, until fat begins to run.

3. 3

   Prepare chicken livers, removing any gristle, and chop fine. Add veggies, and cook for no more than a few minutes, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Add livers and ground pork to pan, and cook gently - DO NOT Overcook!

5. 5

   Pour broth, spices, and rice, in with the livers and ground pork, and bring to a boil, then add ALL to crock pot.

6. 6

   Cook on HIGH for 2 to four hours.