Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Recipe courtesy Emile Stieffel

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  • on March 06, 2011

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    us cajuns know it good. For anyone wanting authentic cajun tasso and
    spiced pork smoked sausge call Guillory's Grocery in Pine Prairie, La..337 599 3343. There product is fantastic.

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  • on February 16, 2011

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    Can't wait to try this, but I do have a question. Why on the show did Emile use dried herbs but the recipe has fresh? I would love to read some review regarding the dried vs fresh herbs, I think the rest of the recipe is unquestionably fantastic. Living in Iowa, I'm on an Amazon waiting list for Tasso, so if anybody has any ideas as to where else to find it online I would be sincerely grateful.

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  • on January 24, 2011

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    Being from Lafayette, LA, this is the real thing! The only thing I did differently, (which is just my personal preference, is I added 1 stalk of finely chopped celery, 1 chopped bell pepper, and omitted the thyme and basil.
    To the person who reviewed this recipe without trying it first, and claiming to know what is really authentic cajun, based on her friends who are cajun, ummm, oregano is not a cajun herb....it's an Italian herb. I was born and raised in South Louisiana (mostly in the heart of Acadiana, where most real cajuns settled, and know of NO ONE who uses oregano as part of traditional cajun dishes. This recipe, my dear, totally IS cajun!

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  • on November 12, 2010

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    I have made this recipe about 10 times since first seeing it on tv. I do not have a cast iron pot, put it still turns out great. The last few times I have omitted the crushed red pepper and increased the thyme and basil. Works well with dry herbs as well. We love this recipe! It did take a few times to get the rice just right. The cheaper brands don't cook as quick.

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  • on February 18, 2010

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    I'm from New Orleans, so I know what good jambalaya is supposed to taste like. Well, this recipe is a winner! Follow it exactly (use a cast iron pot and a stainless stell spoon and you will be very pleased with the results. It doesn't need a lot of spices, because that's what the meats are for. There's lots of flavor in the tasso and smoked sausage (I used andouille, which is a traditional Louisiana sausage. Amazingly, you don't need to add any salt at all. Very, very good!

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  • on November 10, 2009

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    I just had to write my review of this recipe after reading the 'REVIEW' from the woman who hadn't even tried it!!!

    I am from Lockport, Louisiana and after seeing this on Bobby Flay's Throwdown we decided to try it. Wonderful. Just the right amount of seasonings for my taste. Of course it can never be spicy enough for my husband and since he was the one to cook thought for sure he'd add more but didn't.

    We made it for family here in Phx and they loved it as well. In fact we are making it again this weekend for our housewarming party we enjoyed it so much!

    So if you haven't tried it I highly suggest you do and if you haven't made it maybe you shouldn't leave a review.

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  • on October 12, 2009

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    chicken was great tasted just the way i had hoped! i did add some garlic and omitted the whole lemon only using lemon jucie but it was great and simple

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  • on October 09, 2009

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    So the best part of this recipe lies in its simplicity - you don't need 20+ spices to get this one right, just high quality meats and fresh herbs. The only thing I added were bell peppers and celery to complete the Trinity in honor of our fellow Creole Americans!

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  • on August 30, 2009

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    I was tempted to add a dash of cayenne to this recipe, but I'm so glad I didn't. It was just spicy enough and coming from a Louisana family, I LOVE hot and spicy things, but adding cayenne would have been too much.

    I used the measurements from the reviewer who translated from weights to measure. When I make it again (and I will, I'll add some bell pepper and celery (holy trinity.

    To the reviewer who's neither from Louisana nor tried the recipe, shame on you! At least give something a try BEFORE you criticize.

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  • on July 11, 2009

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    My gf and I saw the show and she asked me to make this. Tasso is not hard for me to find and I'm sorry for you that can't find it...it is a wonderful addition. I modified the recipe for 4 and followed the recipe exactly and it's just what we wanted. Now I've bought a 2 gallon cast iron pot and will make the full recipe for a party in few weeks. I already own a burner for my turkey fryer so will do it outside. I'm a little worried...but if I burn it I'll do hamburgers on the grill. Wish me luck!

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