New Orleans Cajun Justin Wilson - Dirty Rice

[@MicDeluxx]

Justin Wilson is the KING of food television. He had the first cooking show that I found to be relatable.

[@x-rockfm92hd81]

whoDAT👀lol👍

[@terrancethomas9792]

Rich Southern talk mixed in with a gallon Of Cajun accent. Miss you Justin Wilson.

[@jeffreysoto766]

Growing up in Louisiana, Justin Wilson introduced me to cooking at a very young age. It made me proud to be from South Louisiana. The people, flavors, sounds and culture of Louisiana is like no place on earth!

[@DarkMatterX1]

Agree. Moved my family down here from the NE a year ago. It's a great place with great people. Love it like no other.

[@nunyabizness199]

Well, I've never been there nor tasted Cajun food...But ya'll sure do make some good pepper sauce !

[@quain29]

sat on the floor in front of that floor model tv all the time

[@rachelceasar-metoyer4851]

exactly...i say we are a foreign country in the U S of A...we jsut do shit different

[@flowerchild777]

@@rachelceasar-metoyer4851 yeah, but cream of mushroom soup? In DIRTY RICE!? 😢😭😭😭😭 (Although he DID say this was his brother's recipe😞)

[@judybrose4409]

Sundays was always family day. Dad would always get the card table and sit it in the living room. We would play board games and card games while watching him and bob ross. Those were the good old days.

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

THE REAL DEAL, GEN-U-WINE CAJUN COUNTRY CAPTAIN “JUST-AHN!!!!” Yes! Thank you so much whoever posted this, my brother and I used to love watching this unique, regional show when we were kids ❤❤❤ That accent makes me swoon…

[@amberonskja]

These old cooking shows are the best. They teach you to cook without being all 'shiny'. If you have never seen the original Julia Child show find it. Watch it. After watching all the episodes, there won't be anything you can't cook. Justin Wilson is an American treasure.

[@stevenhair6156]

That is great advise ma'am. Merry Christmas!

[@IsaTehGothicMando]

Fuck, ten seconds in and i'm tearing up from nostalgia. I've been watching this man since I was 2 years old, one of my earliest memories was hearing his voice.

[@cyberpunkcentral8500]

It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Me too, friend 🤗 ❤

[@quad1000]

All you haters Ned to RELAX. Justin Wilson had probably the first really "funny" cooking show. It was a long time ago AND the food trends you see here (margarine, mushroom soup like everyone used then) were current in the '70s. He cooked like a regular person and made Cajun accessible to everyone, also a first. For starting out as a safety inspector, pretty inventive dude in this life I'd say.

[@krisgraffagnino5492]

I would say there would not be a Food Network today without shows like Justin Wilson...he was one of the first to do a show and invoke comedy and entertainment into the world of cooking.

[@unclejoeoakland]

Well now lets be fair- Jacques Pepin, Julia Child, Martin Yan, Jeff Smith (alas!) AND Justin Wilson ALL tried to make it clear that cooking good food is a skill which is accessible to all, and which all could learn. I think they all wanted people to enjoy a variety of cooking and eating, and tried to make it fun. I think the image of the snotty chef is something which came about thanks to a certain kind of person- Gordon Ramsay is perhaps the foremost of that ilk today. But yeah man, it was good to grow up with this guy and the others to watch, what a simple, honest pleasure!

[@Irish-Rose]

Loved Justin Wilson, wish he was still alive. One of the best ever cooking shows

[@highnumber9494]

Is someone really hating on Justin Wilson 30 years hence? Wow, some people are just miserable. Justin Wilson should make everyone smile.

[@Irish-Rose]

High Number Agreed!

[@dodiatkins4515]

Loved this show. Watched it every Saturday.

[@DawnNunoBettencourtGal]

I'm a cajun and really miss him hes a awesome cook! Here's the recipe . 2 lb Lean ground beef 2 lb Lean ground pork 1 lb Chicken giblets (ground) 1 c Yellow onions (diced) 1 c Diced green onions 1/2 c Diced bell pepper 1/4 c Garlic (minced very fine) 1/4 c Parsley (minced very fine) 4 Bay leaves 1 ts Black pepper 2 cn Cream of mushroom soup 2 c Celery (cut up fine) 3 tb Lea & Perrins sauce -(worcestershire sauce) 1/2 lb Margarine or real butter Salt Dirty Rice (Justin Wilson's Original Cookbook1965) With about 2 Cups of water, mix all meats together in a heavy pot, on medium heat. Add all the above seasoning ingredients except the soup at the start of cooking. Cook medium speed about 4 hours. Stir often. Then add the cream of mushroom soup. Continue cooking for 30 minutes. Prepare 2 lbs of rice using the standard preparation. After the rice has cooked, mix with the meat ingredients thoroughly. Allow to steam or cook on low heat for about thirty minutes before serving. Serves 10

[@MisterMorg1]

Thanks! :)

[@ledbthand]

*Serves 10 Cajuns, 20 Normal people. HAHA

[@HyborianAge]

Thanks bro

[@carywest9256]

P.S. Cook it 'til it's did!

[@psyop6942]

Thank you

[@jenpaulhome1]

We used to watch this guy on PBS and my mom even brought his book. I love watching Kent Rollins now and he mentions Justin Wilson and how much he loved his show. Justin Wilson is a classic.

[@kennyhill2678]

Between Justin Wilson and The Southern Sportsman Show, PBS had 2 of the best shows back in the 80s

[@marlaynadz]

Favorite TV chef! From a southern chef. Thank you, for inspiring a hungry boy.

[@jumpn4joy1]

I lived in south Louisiana between 1977 and 1980. I learned how to cook from a man very much like Justin Wilson. Brings back wonderful memories.

[@slimsammyone]

I watch these videos, and I am transported to my grandparents home in the 1980's. I can even smell their house. My grandfather, a Thoroughbred Maine Frenchman, loved Justin Wilson's show. They could have been brothers. Lord, I miss him, and those days.

[@jlsudberry5862]

glad I was in the army at Ft Polk, Louisiana in the 80's where I discovered this guy on PBS long before the food channel

[@themedicshackbycmhudson6119]

Same here did basic there in 1980 and fell in LOVE with the food off swamp!

[@ladynikkie]

I grew up in the eighties to if you want to see a cooking show you have to watch PBS and it was very entertaining

[@Distilled1]

was there as well 86-87 and first saw him and now cook like him and I'm From Detroit LOL

[@rachelceasar-metoyer4851]

so are u following any of his recipes???

[@myronboyle3075]

Hey James I use to use vcr when he came on pbs. Lol

[@mcgreggor]

I swear we need DVDs of this mans shows NOW!

[@shawnmiller4781]

His and Vincent Price’s much less well known cooking show!

[@richardbarbour5022]

I used to watch Justin Wilson every Saturday, just to hear him talk. He was one of a kind, I garontee!

[@shoshanahhillman8964]

Everytime I go to cook, I tune in to watch his videos. My Granna and Aunt loved him, they were excellent cooks and when I follow his instructions I couldn't be closer to standing with my loved ones in the kitchen.

[@eledhwenmare2403]

Who could possibly thumbs down this guy?

[@heathbalsterholt5416]

I love Justin's stories!! Funny guy, and a great cook!! Miss him! I guarantee 🤣

[@solomonriley8385]

I grew up watching Justin. He was the best

[@michelledickerson7052]

I’d already moved out of my parents house when my daddy started watching Justin. He got really into it (even started talking like him sometimes) and bought his cookbook. He would have made something from it every Sunday but Mama wouldn’t allow it. Whatever he made from the book was always wonderful but I especially remember this dirty rice and something called Chicken I Don’t Know which was also awesome. Daddy’s been gone 10 years now and now I have that cookbook and wouldn’t take a million dollars for it. Watching this video I laughed and cried, too. Lord, I miss my Daddy so much - and watching Justin with him, and eating and talking about the great Cajun food. Justin Wilson was the real deal.

[@solidstudd22]

I miss this guy. As an Asian, I wish my accent was like Justin Wilson!! Love you Justin Wilson, and may you rip.

[@crysbradley]

I'm too young to have any idea what this is, but I believe it to be gold! I want to carry this man around in my pocket!

[@tulsatombob2769]

Crys, I am 65 yrs old and I used to watch Justin Wilson for the comedy. I watched him for years. My uncle and I used to grab a few cold brews and have a good old time watching his cooking shows. He was truly funny. May I suggest you check out Julia Childs cooking shows. She was hysterical. She was a disaster in the kitchen and very entertaining. Cheers!

[@socalled4432]

For true

[@thewoodweldingfabricator9300]

@@tulsatombob2769 I'm only 35, but I watched him all the time as a kid

[@maxheadrum9030]

That's called real New Orleans Cajun cooking --not the crap you see today

[@krk_changes9203]

Man luv this ever since I was young I luv watching him cook... now I non stop cooking lol. Memories!!

[@stevenhair6156]

I love the way he cooks as well. My favorite cajun/creole chef is Paul Prudhomme but Justin is a close 2nd. Good food is good food, right?

[@dmreeoogdaq]

I was about 13 years old and happened on a Justin Wilson show. He made Turtle Soup, and at the end, when he sampled it, my mouth was watering and I wanted to lick the television screen.

[@conytrev8263]

I remember watching him when I was little. He's a LEGEND 🥄

[@muslimahalwaleed325]

What memories miss him today cooking shows could learn from him

[@Forevertrue]

My mom was shocked that he used wine. My dad said his family cooked with wine at home all the time. He parents were French, hers were Kentucky farmers of Scottish descent they drank theirs.

[@lucyhouseal3579]

Hoo! I gawrantee, dis some fine cookin' here. I remember watching his show. I loved his measurements, especially when he cooked with wine. A cup of wine, and just a little more, for to season it wit.

[@donniegreathouse72]

Remember sitting in the living room w my gma watching him every time he was on. Pbs was the channel to watch bk in the day

[@dstylesnatl]

Love his shows,miss it so much !! food net work need Justin Wilson.

[@zachm745]

i miss watching him at my nannys house when i was just a young fellar

[@stevenhair6156]

Well you can always pull up an ol Justin Wilson video and bring back the good ol days when you were with your nanny. Merry Christmas!

[@NiSeScopeZ]

same bro

[@alvinwine5665]

In the 1970's I first found Justin Wilson and he was a favorite of my father and I , we never missed an episode

[@jakemcquade3157]

I remember watching this show many years ago. I really miss this man.

[@vegasrenie]

I raised my kids on Justin Wilson and Julia Childs. They all cook quite well and love it. While Julia's program went away because she went on to bigger and better things, Justin's program came to an end much too suddenly. This gave me a big smile.

[@pmc11000]

I paid close attention to this man like he was my father like my dad

[@carlonsouther4767]

I loved his show

[@BestMusicExpert]

One of the greatest, damn shame that Food Network doesn't show this one!

[@2269tah]

I used to watch Justin T. 60 years ago growing up. He inspired me to cook with my mom. Today I cook cajun pretty well because of Justin.

[@TheSleepingonit]

Miss Justin Wilson, he was an American treasure

[@oblivion476]

What a great Cajun cook. I remember watching him on PBS back when I was in elementary school. I'm definitely going to use this recipe.

[@misslittlemomma]

As I did with my Dad. Watching this brought back good memories. :-)

[@vidguy007]

Great stuff. They should show those old shows on the food network. Better than anything they have now.

[@timjolly953]

It's Louisiana. You call those shallots, scallions, and people won't know what you're talking about. As for margarine, people still use that to cook with, there's some things it works better in than butter (although butter would work about as well here). Personally, I'd add the shallots right at the end, as I like a bit more crunch in my dirty rice. I'd also use Zatarain's or some other type of parboiled rice, as it doesn't gum. I also like some liver in my meat mixture for dirty rice, although lots of folks don't care for the bitter taste. Yes, things have changed, but I recommend John Folse's website, Justin's old videos and the original River Road Recipes, if you want to learn how to cook like folks down here.

[@robertknight4672]

I think the Olio here was just a preference in this case. I'm really surprised he mentioned the particular brand.

[@anjiemarie1]

Tim Jolly I like liver in my mixture for dirty rice as well. It sticks to the rice so much more better.

[@westie97]

@@robertknight4672 He is using the term oleomargerine. It is an old time term in reference to margerine. I have several World War 1 era cookbooks that utilize the term "oleomargerine."

[@antonboldsword3770]

@@westie97 My momma's momma use to call it Oleo... we're just a 15 minute ride from where he use to live.

[@victorialadybug1]

Margarine is NEVER better than butter. Never.

[@AlanMDee]

I feel like I'm 9 years old again.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Wish we or you, could show him this on his "Grampad" or our( your) 😏 phone 😃😃

[@stevenhair6156]

That is a great thing! Its always nice to feel young, or to see a memory that reminds us when we were young. Merry Christmas!

[@jpnoll1781]

Awwww, We didn't see the finished product :( Miss you Justin!

[@JasonAdams]

Wow what a flash back! This man had his own #Ruffeles they should bring those back. Don't forget The Frugal Gourmet. Wow, public television stuck with me.

[@KentLong]

I feel like a kid again. "heres what we gonna did"

[@JasonAdams]

Kent Long no doubt. A couple of my British friends feel justified in saying Americans can't speak English.

[@KentLong]

While a cajun is an American, you won't find many that claim to speak proper English English. They are too busy loving life and not caring what the Brits think.

[@jondavis3582]

this dude is a king i remember watching him as a kid

[@diansheffield6550]

Love Justin.

[@jasonnabors681]

To this day I have absolutely no anxiety or aversion to cooking like some do who are freaked out at the thought of preparing a meal. I grew up watching this guy just go in the kitchen and get it done, or get it did as he says. You don't have to have exact measurements, and most foods can be seasoned with just a few stock seasonings he put in just about everything-garlic powder, salt, red pepper, wine, and a liberal dose of Louisiana hot sauce. This of course is his brother's recipe, and most people humorously refer to it as Justin Wilson's Brother's Dirty Rice.

[@CNS2]

Great Southern Gentleman and fine cook, he is missed. JohnnyReb {North Carolina}

[@aprildegele1510]

What fun! I used to watch him every weekend for years. I'm glad for you to see me!

[@jamesblackburn6988]

I remember watching him when I was younger- good times! just made a batch it's simmering down just right,only difference is that I used venison burger and ground venison sausage.Soooooo good I geer-aun-tee!

[@gajda1984]

"put it all in deh HOOOO!!" that cajun accent is totally cool!

[@M-ps6ve]

he wasn't cajun, m/oron

[@daddybear443]

this guy reminds me of my childhood. didn't have a lot of programs on tv, but mr. wilson was there

[@cindytomplait3027]

Saw him many times on the tonight show with Johnny Carson. And always watched his show every Saturday.

[@kevintyler7932]

He's so sure of himself and I love it. Rip sir

[@jessicascorpio1]

I miss watching him! He reminded me of my grandfather!

[@LiliumCruorem]

As a creole we do the same things just a lil different. But this man knows fosho how to make some real ass food.

[@YaoiHuntressEarth]

What a charming guy.

[@leonardmcgaha9754]

I miss watching him every Sunday afternoon..

[@jdymes101]

my grandfather was one hell of a spectacle in the kitchen. he had a 10in antenna tv in his kitchen. he did his own thing but apparently took many notes from Justin Wilson. he would be watching him once in a while and be almost in a trance. but once he got to cooking sitting on his stool with his cane (he was crippled during WW2) he was the commander of the kitchen and didn't want any help. guess that's where I got it from.

[@christopherrobinson1219]

im a 42 year old black dude grew up in river parish. i live in Montgomery al now..im very proud i grew where I did. walking distance from the river. how unique

[@dianehutchins22]

Oh mg I came across this gem of a throwback 💖 him and Julia Childs was my childhood. I didn’t even want to be a chef! Lol my mom worked nights and slept most of the day and I didn’t want oncor for dinner every night 😂💖

[@57jauar]

Loved watching Justin Wilson, he always had a little joke.

[@brtshstel]

"real" or not, he was a good television personality. and he is a very good cook too with good recipes

[@madmravyn]

He was my hero. Every weekend when my psycho mom would get bored and bitchy and I had to find something to occupy her mind, otherwise she'd get her jollies making us kid's lives hell. Justin Wilson never failed to pacify her on weekends on PBS. I will always love him for making good food and good entertainment. He saved us, literally.

[@vangelfairy]

I'm sorry to hear that. God bless you.

[@GorlicBreadz]

I literally love that "Hoo" he does lol

[@TheShootist]

I gar-on-tee.

[@PhiloAmericana]

I grew up watching this man. I miss him :(

[@hotbartendersla]

I have to say you have the best accent I have ever heard!!!

[@maxulapretto6715]

Used to watch Mr. Wilson on PBS. Really Louisiana cooking.

[@infamouszo]

I watched the later episodes when I was a kid I wish I could've had some of that good cookin' 🤤

[@razrramonel4077]

Mr. Wilson was telling funny Cajun Stories on the Ed Sullivan Show.

[@rockinredneck57]

Dang. I just ate supper and now I've got a craving for dirty rice! Some time before I die, I have GOT to fix this. Have to make sure I fix his garlic bread too! I gar on tee!!

[@TheReasonTroll]

I watched this episode 25-30 years ago. I have been cooking a version of this recipe ever since. I came here, not only to get the original recipe, but to hear my favorite lines from this show. Unfortunately, those lines were in the 20 minutes that got cut out: "Get in there mushroom soup! Don't act like you don't know what to do!" His chicken with three legs joke. "...and if they open up the cover (rice) then CHOP they hand off! Cause you got to start all over again." Safety inspectors overloading the elevator joke

[@toshame]

I love his voice 😎😎😎

[@Phantasmag2]

Watch him when I was a kid, between him and Julia Child, made me want to be a chef.

[@MrLewisCureton]

This recipe look very easy, i am going to try it tomorrow, he must have been cooking for some time.

[@WhiteCanada1]

Oui, cest vrai

[@scottcole3115]

Lewis Cureton 40 years

[@ShbroneMims]

Mann, I miss watching Justin! So entertaining and such a good cook. Also, he'd put you in jail, lol he was a sheriff deputy.

[@hwm09]

THANK YOU SOOO Much, I love this guy, and his website is offering 2 episodes on DVD for about $20 + s/h, so this saves some money, keep doing what you do, I enjoy what you do I GUARONTEE!

[@flytyerstreaming3791]

I remember watching this guy when I was a kid with my Gramps. He used to really get a kick out of him.

[@ssjwes]

My grandfather on my dads side sounds just like this. I was never close to him so never though about his accent till I came to this video. I've even seen this show before long time ago and never thought about it then. But now feels like I'm on the phone with him. Weird.

[@walterbriggs272]

Ever time I watch this show I wind up being hungry, and talking like I’m from south Louisiana

[@OnedarkhorseSe]

Love the suspender and belt look

[@bigweb0311]

The cook ware back then was awesome

[@gulfrelay2249]

Michael T Le Crueset? still around, and good as ever. get what you pay for. I cook in Lodge regular cast iron or carbon steel exclusively. magnifique, ami I garrontee!

[@IrisMG]

Beats Zatarain's any day. God bless Justin Wilson. Miss him.

[@capricepower1343]

I can't stop laughing...this is the best stuff I ever seen...I garrontee lol

[@jamesholt3349]

Juice stonn.. you say "UN YONNN" and right behind ...u say unyunn....

[@bugzysegal3172]

Growing up in Shreveport back in the 80s I remember watching Justin before TV cut off for the night.... "I gua..run..tee that there"

[@HalSamuel]

I've been laughing for about 5 minutes about the way he pronounced parsley.

[@aguapura]

God bless you justin...You are always missed.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I’m noticing his orange/yellow cookware. Is this why I buy this color stuff for my kitchen? Could be.

[@richkeeshan9757]

If you don't like chicken gizzards, could you use dark meat chicken like the thighs ground up?

[@tammywooley2635]

Anyone who didn't like this gentleman are people who are ignorant, he taught people how to cook. He kept yoyr interest by telling stories.

[@claytonparrish1931]

He’s awesome he’s like the Cajun Robin Williams

[@M-ps6ve]

he wasn't cajun, m/oron

[@claytonparrish1931]

@@M-ps6ve what was he then?

[@M-ps6ve]

@@claytonparrish1931 English

[@mayena]

I like his accent. You can hear the French intonations in the speech.

[@justinmata3092]

Amazing ol´ man I gaurentee

[@speedyspooley]

"10 cajuns....or 20 udda people"...........gotta love Justin Wilson!

[@tutisnowbird]

@rad1964 In Louisiana, shallots are green onions. This can be confusing because in ‘other parts of the world, shallots are, well, shallots, the little brown-skinned bulbs tasting mildly of both onion and garlic that are much used in French cooking. The chopped green part of the Louisiana shallot is often added to a dish before serving. “Onion tops” is another way of saying the same thing. Sometimes when the other shallots are called for in a recipe, they will be termed “French shallots.”