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My regular readers should have noticed by now how much I am loving my pressure cooker. It has been the inspiration for quite a number of recipes including my Philly Cheesesteak Dip and Short Ribs among others. Those recipes required a pressure cooker to break down a tough cut of meat. In contrast to these tough cuts of meat, this, I was using the pressure cooker for its one pot meal quality to make this Pressure Cooker Turkey Sausage Jambalaya.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
I believe there are two learning experiences for us all in this recipe. First, much like I do when cooking with my Dutch oven, I cook the ingredients in stages. This process builds flavor in the pot/basin and is required because I am working with a smaller basin than my Dutch oven. The staging though is important to creating the most flavor. The second learning is getting the rice to the correct consistency. My execution for the consistency of the rice will need more testing. Since the rice and stock are mixed in with all the ingredients, when the pressure cooker moves from saute to do its magic, the rice is cooked more intensely – high temperature and pressure. I believe this creates less fluffy rice.
The Pressure Cooker Turkey Sausage Jambalaya is cooked as you would in a Dutch oven if you had hours to make it. The sausage is cooked leaving its great flavor on the bottom of the basin. Next, the chicken is spiced and cooked adding its flavor to the basin. Each meat is removed, and the Holy Trinity, of onions, celery and green peppers are sautéed. The uncooked rice is then added to toast and to soak up all the flavors that have been created in the basin. All the ingredients go back in the basin, the stock is added and the lid shut. In about an hour, you have some awesome jambalaya ready to serve.
The cast of characters.
Ingredients
The rice and veggies soaking up the flavor.
Rice Added to Holy Trinity
The cilantro added after the pressure cooker has done its thing.
Cilantro Added to Jambalya
The Pressure Cooker Turkey Sausage Jambalaya plated.
Pressure Cooker Chicken Sausage Jambalaya
Pressure Cooker Turkey Sausage Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Smoked Turkey Sausage sliced into 1" pieces
- 1 Lb Chicken Andouille Sausage sliced into 1" pieces
- 2 Lbs Chicken Thighs cut into 2" pieces
- 2 Stalks Celery
- 2 Whole Green Peppers rough chop
- 1 Whole Yellow Onion diced
- 1 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Spanish Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil divided
- 3 - 4 Cups Chicken Stock
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro chopped
Instructions
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Take one tablespoon of the oil and put into the pressure cooker set to saute. Add the sausage and brown for 5 minutes. Remove from basin and set aside.
Spice the chicken with 1/3 of the seasoning. Add to the basin and sear for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from basin and set aside.
Add the remaining oil and add the vegetables. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes softening.
Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes. Mix well. Add back in the sausage, chicken and rest of the spices. Add the stock.
Set the pressure cooker to high and set the timer for 55 minutes. Release the pressure.
Add the cilantro, mix well.
Serve and enjoy!
This sounds like it will be delicious, but I don’t see the quantity of rice to add–am I missing it?
I missed that point. Sorry. I am pretty sure I used 2 cups of rice. Hope that helps and that the recipe turns out well for you.
I really like jambalaya never have made it using the pressure cooker. I must try that technique soon. Using turkey sausage is also a good idea. Less calories too. Thanks for the great recipe.
I do the turkey sausage for my wife but you get the flavor without the extra calories.
I use everyday pressure cooker! very useful and very easy to make quick dinner:) Your recipe looks interesting!
It is so easy to use.
I don’t have a pressure cooker but there are so many great recipes you can make with one. I might need to think about getting one. Love how you added cilantro to this. Yum!
You need to get one. Not too expensive and they are easy to use.
I use to have a pressure cooker long time ago.. I did love cooking in it too. Need to buy one for dishes like this..
I got a pressure cooker a few months back and I love it. I admit that I didn’t expect to love it at first but after a few uses it became one of my favorite things.
It is a great tool. I so agree with you.
I love cooking in my pressure cooker! It’s amazing how many things you can make in it, like this jambalaya!
I have even used it to warm up food. The uses are endless.
I love a good jambalaya! I have never made it in a pressure cooker before though.
It is a nice alternative way to pull together a jambalaya.
Yum! Love jambalaya. It’s been a really long time since I’ve had, so I think it’s time to have it again! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
It is definitely time. Get cooking!
I have found that more than ever, the pressure cooker is one of my most used pieces of equipment in my kitchen. I love finding new recipes for it. Thanks for this one!
Seems to be a similar refrain from a number of food bloggers. That is a good thing.
Hi Peter, this is great. I hope you bring it over to Food on Friday as part of Pot Luck. Each month there are now 3 different themes plus a Potluck – so you should always be able to share something. If you would like to join in the fun on a regular basis please schedule a reminder for the second Friday of each month (NZ time). Cheers from Carole’s Chatter