Jambalaya in the Nesco


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Making Jambalaya at home is very simple, especially in the Nesco
Jambalaya in the Nesco

Jambalaya

In the midst of the last move, I forgot to close out the old gas bill and was not reminded when I turned the new gas on.  I got a nasty letter from the gas company saying that they are going to turn off my gas in the new place if I don’t immediately pay the old bill and that I have to call a certain phone number when I make the payment. To make sure that the payment is properly recorded, I went to the local gas company on July 2, 2013, and paid the bill in person. Then I called the special number at about 3:30 pm and got a recorded message that the gas company was open from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm.  I figured that in the information age, the payment would be recorded and all would be well.

The Problem

I was wrong. When I got home yesterday, Monday, July 8, 2013, Spane and I were hungry, so I started dinner early, at 4:30. I chopped the vegetables, cut the meat, put butter in the pan, and turned the knob – and ……. nothing. No gas. I called the gas company, the special number and again was told that the office was open from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm, a full 45 minutes before the office was supposed to close. When calling the regular number, I got a nice woman to whom I kept on apologizing to because I was so mad, and she said the gas would be turned back on tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, 2013, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, and to make sure that all pets were secure and gates open. I chuckled and said, “Humph, you didn’t seem to have any problems turning it off, did you?”

The Solution

That meant that today, I don’t have gas. I have been on the phone with them, and have asked for a supervisor. I’m still waiting for a callback, but I’m not waiting anymore to make dinner. I have a small *Nesco, and I’m going to make my Jambalaya in it. This is one of the reasons I have this wonderful roaster oven, so I can cook no matter what.

My recipe for Jambalaya follows and I have more recipes for foods perfect for the Nesco.

I also have an updated recipe for Jambalaya in the Instant Pot. It’s a set it and forget it kind of recipe, just as spicy and delicious.

Let’s Cook Jambalaya in the Nesco with Creole Seasoning

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Jambalaya in the Nesco

Making Jambalaya at home is very simple, especially in the Nesco
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings (slide to adjust): 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories per serving: 242kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ cup sweet bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon *chicken base
  • water
  • Creole Seasoning
  • ¾ cup rice
  • 1 Polska Kielbasa, sliced
  • Sour Cream for garnish
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Ingredients necessary for the recipe step are in italic. Ingredient measurements may vary due to measurement tools used.

Instructions

  • Heat the Nesco to 400 degrees.
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
    Drain the tomatoes into a measuring cup. Set the tomatoes aside.
  • water
    Add enough hot water to the tomato juice to make up 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
  • 1 teaspoon chicken base
    Add the chicken base to the liquid, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    Put the butter in the bottom of the well, and put the well into the Nesco.
  • 1 clove garlic, 1 onion, 1/2 cup sweet bell peppers
    Add the garlic, onions, and peppers. Don’t worry if it all looks like a mess, it will cook up nicely.
  • Vegetables in the Well
  • Stir the vegetables occasionally and cook them until they are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Vegetables cooked
  • Reduce the temperature to 275.
  • Creole Seasoning
    Add the Creole seasoning, and the rice. Stir to coat the rice with the spice and vegetables.
  • 3/4 cup rice
    Rice added to vegetables
  • 1 Polska Kielbasa
    Add the tomatoes, liquid, and sausage.
  • Cook, covered, until the rice is soft, about 25 minutes. Turn the Nesco off.
  • Sour Cream for garnish
    Serve with a dollop of sour cream for garnish.

Notes

Of course, you can easily make this in a deep pan on the stove top. You can also make it for a crowd by adding more cooked meat and increasing the amount of rice and liquid.
You can add any kind of cooked meat you have, or add shrimp in the last five minutes of cooking so they do not overcook.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian and any nutritional information on the-good-plate.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Got Questions? Let me know!Mention @arbpen or tag #arbpen!
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Creole Seasoning

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Creole Seasoning

This is the Creole seasoning I use for my Jambalaya
Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Servings (slide to adjust): 4
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: Cajun
Difficulty: Easy
Calories per serving: 11kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
If you purchase ingredients through affiliate links noted *, I get a small commission for The Good Plate’s pantry. These and other links are there for your convenience.
Ingredients necessary for the recipe step are in italic. Ingredient measurements may vary due to measurement tools used.

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a mortar and pestle. This will make enough seasoning for 1 dish.

Notes

If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, use a small food processor. If you want to make a bigger batch, increase the ingredients proportionately.
Variations
You can increase the cayenne if you want it spicier.

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian and any nutritional information on the-good-plate.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Got Questions? Let me know!Mention @arbpen or tag #arbpen!
https://the-good-plate.com/jambalaya-in-the-nesco/

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