Paul Prudhomme'S Poorman'S Jambalaya

• Seasoning Mix
• 4 small bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)
• 1 teaspoon gumbo file (file powder) (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• Jambalaya
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 6 ounces tasso (about 1 1/2 cups) or 6 ounces other smoked ham, diced
• 6 ounces smoked andouille sausages (about 1 heaping cup) or 6 ounces kielbasa, diced
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups uncooked rice (preferably converted)
• 4 cups beef stock or 4 cups chicken stock (if not salt-free, adjust salt)

1. Seasoning Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Jambalaya: Use a large, heavy skillet, cast iron is best; over high heat melt margarine; add tasso and andouille, or ham and sausage, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add onions, celery, bell pepper, seasoning mix and garlic; stir and cook 10-12 minutes until well browned, scraping the bottom of the pan well.
4. Stir in rice and cook 5 minutes, again scraping the pan bottom often; add stock.
5. Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy; stir a bit towards the end of the cooking time; remove bay leaves and serve.

seasoning mix, bay leaves, salt, white pepper, mustard, ground red pepper, gumbo file, ground cumin, black pepper, thyme, jambalaya, margarine, tasso, sausages, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, rice, beef stock

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/paul-prudhommes-poormans-jambalaya-72415 (may not work)