Kick it into high gear with some great flavors, we use Tasso Ham, Bacon, and Andouille sausage in this recipe to get that true Cajun flavor. The Lodge Cast Iron Dutch oven is a perfect way for us to cook this dish while using our Big Green Egg to add that final smoky flavor.
- Yield: 8 people
Prep time: 30 Minute Prep
Total time: 20-30 Minutes Cook Time
Prep Directions:
• See above for all prep directions – under Prep Notes
Ingredients:
Measure � Ingredient Prep Notes
8 oz wt Bacon, Applewood, Thick Cut Cut into ¼” strips
8 oz wt Ham, Tasso Julienne Cut
8 oz wt Sausage, Andouille Sliced ½” Bias cut
1 lb Chicken, Thigh, Boneless, Skinless Cut into 1” Cubes
1 ½ cup Onion, Yellow Diced
1 ½ cup Pepper, Bell, Green Diced
1 ½ cup Celery, Cleaned Diced – with leaves
2 Tbsp Garlic, Fresh Minced
2 Tbsp Bayou Dust – 5280 Culinary Rub
1 tsp Dried Italian Herbs Or to Taste
Taste Hot Sauce, choice of brand Choice of heat level
1 can Tomatoes, Fire Roasted, Diced 14/15 oz cans
1 can Tomato, Fire Roasted, Crushed 14/15 oz cans
2-4 cups Stock, Chicken Adjust thickness with stock
2 Ea Bay Leaves
Cooking Directions:
• Preheat your Weber Kettle or Big Green Egg to 500 degrees
• Add wood chunks if desired – We recommend Pecan
• Once the grill is hot, add in the Lodge Dutch Oven, on the grill grate, without lid, and heat for 10 minutes
• Add the bacon and saute for 5 minutes to render some fat
• Add the tasso ham, andouille, and chicken. Saute for 5-8 minutes or until sausage starts to brown
• Add the vegetables and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until veggies are soft
• Add the Seasonings, herbs, hot sauce, tomatoes, stock, and bay leaf
• Close the cover of the grill to allow the jambalaya to smoke for about 10 minutes
• Open the grill and stir the mixture
• Put the cover on the Dutch oven, close the grill, and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes
• Open the grill and using a towel or hot pad, open the Dutch oven and check the jambalaya
– Check for liquid level – cook more if thicker jambalaya is desired
– Check for seasoning level and adjust to suit your taste. If too thick, adjust it with stock
– Check for heat level and adjust to suit your taste
• Remove from the heat using a towel or hot pad, and place the Dutch oven on a heat-safe surface
• Remove the lid and add a ladle for serving
Cooking Notes:
o Serve this with steamed white rice, brown rice or dirty rice
Grills / Grill Gear Used:
• Weber Kettle
• Big Green Egg
• Pecan wood chunks
• Lodge 7qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Products Used:
• Bayou Dust – 5280 Culinary Ace
Source: tips.acehardware.com