Smoky Bbq Jambalaya For A Crowd Recipes

BIG-BATCH JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook and stir the ham, kielbasa, peppers and onions in remaining oil until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomatoes, water, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire, cayenne and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in shrimp and chicken; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.

SMOKY CAJUN JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces; cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cook sausage in oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until browned.
• Add chicken, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until browned.
• Stir in ham, and cook until thoroughly heated.
• Remove meat mixture, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in Dutch oven.
• Return meat mixture to Dutch oven; stir in Cajun seasoning and next 5 ingredients.
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in chicken broth and remaining ingredients; cook, stirring constanly, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

JAMBALAYA ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions, keep warm.
• In a large bowl, toss together the sausage, chicken, vegetables, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cayenne and parsley; set aside.
• Combine the shrimp with brown sugar, remaining olive oil, paprika, and Tabasco sauce.
• Cut 4 pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil in 18x18 inch sheets. Place on a flat surface and divide the sausage mixture evenly among the packets.
• Top each packet with 3 of the shrimp, a couple of cubes of butter and a few grinds of fresh pepper and salt.
• Fold the top of each foil piece over jambalaya so edges meet, then crimp together and roll toward the center, fold the ends in the same manner, pressing to seal firmly.
• Put the packets on a preheated grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed; remove from grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Carefully open packets and spoon the jambalaya over the cooked rice; garnish with green onions and lemon wedges.