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Jambalaya

Brown sausage and chicken. Lift out. Soften trinity and garlic. Optional tomato, paprika.

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How long does Jambalaya take?

1 hr all in โ€” 20 min prep, 40 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 6 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Medium heat.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Dutch oven.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.

What can I use instead?

Sausage โ†’ More chicken. A quieter pot.

Any tips from this recipe?

Shrimp at the end if you want them. They overcook in the simmer. The bottom can catch. That crust is an argument, not always a mistake.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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