re: School me on Jambalaya

Jambalaya is like gumbo - you will get a million different opinions. Here's basically how I do it.

1. Brown sausage.

2. Season your chicken first. I use Tony's, Slap Ya Mama, whatever plus more black pepper and garlic powder. Then brown after the sausage. May need a little oil.

3. Remove meat and turn up the heat. Then throw in your trinity, etc. and maybe a little water to get that fond. Get all the good stuff up!

4. Turn the heat back down, and while veggies cook, de-bone your chicken if using bone-in.

5. When veggies are soft/clear, add chicken stock. (Use chicken stock instead of water or at least a little Better than Bullion in your water. It makes so much difference IMO!)

6. Start to bring the liquid to a boil, and then season it to your liking. The liquid should be pretty hot, spice-wise, if you like a more flavorful jambalaya.

7. Add chicken, sausage, and rice in.

8. Stir it all up and put the lid on tight until the rice is done.

*This is obvious, but your liquid/rice ratio needs to be right.* Good luck!