Ham And Sausage Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. bacon drippings or lard
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. ham, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut into bite-sized rounds
2 c. long grain white rice
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 c. brown veal and pork stock or canned beef broth
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
salt to taste
12 green onions, chopped
1/2 c. minced parsley

Preparation

In heavy 8-quart Dutch oven, melt drippings or lard over medium heat.
Add onions, green pepper, celery and garlic.
Cook until vegetables are wilted and transparent, about 5 minutes.
Add ham and sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Add rice.
Cook, stirring constantly, until rice is light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; stir until combined.
Cook 2 minutes.