Meaty Jambalaya by The Cajun Ninja

[@TheCajunNinja]

MEATY JAMBALAYA 2 Onions 1 Bell Pepper 1 Bunch Green Onion 2 Sticks of Celery 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 lb Pork Roast Kosher Salt & Pepper (to season pork) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs 1 lb Smoked Sausage 3 Beef Bouillon Cubes 1/2 Tablespoon of Cajun or Creole Seasoning 1 Teaspoon of Salt 3 & 1/2 Cups Water 1 Tablespoon of Hot Sauce 1 Tablespoon of Browning Sauce 2 Cups Rice First, start out by heating a large pot over Medium Heat. Chop the Onions, Bell Pepper, Green Onions, Celery and Garlic. Put in a container and move to the fridge. Prep the pork and chicken by cutting into cube like pieces. Slice the sausage. Season the pork well with kosher salt and pepper. Add the vegetable oil to the pot and sear the pork for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes of cooking the pork, add the Chicken to the Pork and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the Chicken and Pork, then brown the Sausage for another 10-15 minuets. At this point preheat your oven to 300° After 10-15 minutes, Remove the Sausage so that there's nothing left but the drippings. Add the Onion, Bell Pepper, Green Onion, Celery, Garlic, and sauté for roughly 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, Add the beef bouillon cubes, cajun seasoning, and salt. Sauté for another 10 minutes. Add the Water, Meats, Rice, Hot Sauce, Browning Sauce, and stir. Bring the mix to a boil, once boiling, cover, turn the fire off, and put the pot in the oven. Cook for exactly 1 hour. REMEMBER, DO NOT TOUCH that oven! Leave it alone! Trust me 😊 Once done, remove the jambalaya, and set aside for 5 minutes. DO NOT UNCOVER UNTIL TIME IS UP! When the time is up, remove the cover, mix everything well, and serve. Hope you enjoy!

[@btwarner2124]

Thanks for sharing and Congratulations from this Ohio State fan on your National Championship 💪

[@Work2Fish]

Can u do a crawfish bisque.. please!!??

[@benclements1022]

Tyler Alford He has a video called “Corn and Crawfish Bisque”. You might want to check that out.

[@kyliestiles7115]

Hi, I may have missed it in the video but how many servings does this recipe yield?

[@pamelawilliams7951]

@@kyliestiles7115 I would like to know this as well! I have a family of six and need to make sure I have enough. I have two boys who eat alot! LOL

[@86eastbay]

I haven’t been cooking down my vegetables enough I love that brownish color! Beautiful finish!!

[@bcmiguez]

You are the truth man. I just looked up recipes and have been very discouraged to where to find a true authentic Cajun recipe. I encourage anyone looking for the authentic portal to the Louisiana soul to look no further. When it comes to tradition, this is it.

[@kimhernandez3680]

The cajun ninja is a PIMP. Ive cooked his food for family and friends and they love it. I'm cooking the jambalaya right now for a family get together. Much love from vegas.

[@lacttech]

I watched a couple of your videos, but never made anything until recently. My wife wanted Jambalaya. I have made this recipe about 6 times now and it never fails. Thanks for your videos and good luck in all you do.

[@jeremyharris5176]

That oven technique worked so good! Rice comes out PERFECT!

[@ericacaesar5290]

I'm a New Orleans native and I frequently use my family's tried and true Creole Jambalaya, but I wanted to try something different. I cooked this and it was simply perfect. This Meaty Jambalaya was on the money. You got that fire boy! Thanks, Cajun Ninja!

[@jefffuchs6342]

I'm fairly new to cooking, since losing my wife. Got to do jambalaya soon.

[@ericacaesar5290]

This is an easy recipe to follow. I've made it three times with equally good results. I think you'd like it.

[@kellymoore8773]

Do you share your Creole Jambalaya? I would love to have your recipe too. 🙂

[@alvinculton1160]

It's 1:23 a.m. and I just pulled mine out the oven ! This is my second time making it this way and the the family loves it ! I love your videos and keep them coming !

[@dantedecember]

Growing up poor when my mom would make us jambalaya we felt like we were feasting like royalty. All those meats and yummy kielbasa! She makes hers almost the same but missing some seasoning and not cooking as nearly as long. I’m glad you put this out there so I can take childhood comfort food to the next level! Thanks for sharing all your excellent recipes, we’ve loved every one we’ve tried (especially sticky chicken!)

[@vkaygee]

So you had polish jambalaya with the kielbasa 😂

[@Deonte_Hawkins]

Done used this so many times. Doesn’t ever miss

[@morton337]

Just used this recipe last night and it came out excellent. I used wild pork and venison sausage from this years hunts. Thanks for the recipe!

[@TheCajunNinja]

morton337 friggen solid!! That’s awesome!!

[@jessicabourque8315]

I have made almost every one of your recipes and let me tell ya, there are NEVER any leftovers for me to put away and if there is, it's not much at all. I recommend you to anyone who ask for good recipes to cook. 😉 Can't wait for more recipes 😋

[@tatikkkai]

I’ve made jambalaya twice in my life, both times came out wonky. But tonight I followed your liquid to rice ratio as well as the oven temp and time and let me just say, 3rd times a charm!! It came out so good. Baking in oven really made a difference. Cajun country born and raised so thank you for helping me out with this, we didn’t make this much in our household and my family is gone so these recipes are valuable to me.

[@Captainobvious83]

I made this last week. Was my first jambalaya. Came out great! Everyone loved it. Thanks Cajun Ninja!

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[@AeonFlux504]

You did that Cajun Ninja, I'm here to show you some love and watch you cook one of my favorite dishes I can eat every day! Pi-yah!!! I need to buy some more Dutch oven and cast iron pots.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Aeon Flux_504 thanks for the support

[@jamesrabalais5174]

Made this last night. I made my rice in a rice cooker and added later due to time issues but it was AWESOME!!!! Definitely my best jambalaya so far. Thanks......keep up the good work

[@cindywhite8118]

That looks so good. Cant wait to cook that for my family. Thank you for sharing. Keep the recipes coming

[@jdog1297]

As someone that lives on the Bayou, and cooks Jambalaya all the time...I can say this guy is legit. That's a classic way to make it and will not disappoint.

[@TheCajunNinja]

J Dog u da man! I really appreciate that 😊👊🏻

[@garytemplin2510]

Y so dry

[@homieblossom2550]

Love this dude, love the way he says certain words, and definitely love the way he cooks

[@TheCajunNinja]

Hey I appreciate that! 😃👊🏻

[@rickhoneycutt5985]

Just got through making this. OMG!! It’s the best jambalaya I have ever had. It’s insanely delicious. Thank you so much sir. Keep doing what you do.

[@earlenechamp2155]

Your first representation of this delicious dish is good enough for me and my husband ❤.

[@howarddesigngroup3186]

Brotherman! That stuff is some count! Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@clefnoteproductions6695]

Love the editing process. I love jambalaya

[@williamcornelison4721]

Had this for my son's Birthday Party two days ago..... OMG! My son''s Father -in-Law (who is from New Orleans) cooked it up. He nailed it.... My son also makes it too. A Family favorite now..... I plan to make it my self also... It is so good. And your directions are so easy to follow....

[@jaredsmith3813]

This is a great recipe! I have made it several times for friends and family. Monday it's going to the office Christmas party.

[@mendellee]

i've been workshopping my jambalaya recipe for a while now and tried but failed in my own variations and research online to get it to that truly authentic cajun style. Most of what you do here I do also, but letting the vegetables render for that much longer and that low and slow in the oven step will likely get me exactly where I want, although chances are I'll low and slow it for a little less time, then put it back on the heat so i can add some shrimp at the end. always appreciate ya.

[@bruceellis7544]

Made this yesterday, replaced the pork with shrimp (added just before placing into the oven), otherwise followed the recipe verbatim. Turned out perfect!! Thank you Ninja!!!

[@teezybecookin]

Finally a Cajun jambalaya recipe that’s actually “Cajun”… people don’t understand that the tomatoes make most Louisiana dishes Creole. Love your channel man, good stuff!

[@larrymcclure3842]

I know some folks will think I am nuts for saying this, but thank you for not putting seafood in this dish. I hate the taste and even the smell of seafood and most jambalaya dishes have it in them. that looks great!

[@derektriviz]

I made this recipe with some fresh boar meat and chicken and sausage Sunday night. Came out perfect just like yours by following your older recipe video!! Keep them coming!!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Derek Triviz you bet! Thanks for following along!

[@DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth]

Amazing recipe. Only changes I made was adding my garlic with 5 mins left on cooking the vegetables so it didn’t burn and I added a pinch of salt when adding the veggies to the pot to get them to sweat a little which helps pull the fond up. Also, when adding the chicken, it will crowd the pot and cause some steaming. Make sure the water cooks off and give it a couple of minutes to ensure some browning and the maillard reaction happens on the chicken as well as the pork. If you pull the pork/chicken out too early, they’ll only be greyed, not browned.

[@deborah2214]

That looks so very delicious! I’ve been so hungry for Jambalaya! I made it last year for the first time after watching the Cajun video a gazillion times! My family loved it. I used shrimp, crab and sausage. I will have to try your recipe. It looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@joetroyner]

Went northeast seafoodish Creole with mine tonight. Added a can of Rotel, shrimp, and a can of chopped clams. Started with a little bit of chopped bacon, local sausage, shrimp, and chopped clams. Just added the clam juice, shrimp, chicken stock and it's in the oven now. Excited to try the finished product. My favorite thing about Cajun/Creole cooking is that you are encouraged to make it your own.

[@friedricengravy6646]

I watched a few Jambalaya vids today.....U win!! For browning the meat in the bottom of the pot FIRST! Thats the gold. Thanks for sharing.....stay healthy & safe in these trying times. ✌🏻😷

[@AnchalinAmador]

Our family Had the pleasure to eat this in Houma when he did a cook off in downtown. It was heaven!

[@jacobdavies654]

I’ve been waiting on this video!!! THANK YOU!! I’ve learned all my Cajun cooking from you Ninja, thanks for the videos! Can’t wait to try this

[@Daniel_Cormier88]

Great recipe! I've started with this one and started making my own version, my family can't get enough!!

[@jakemitchell1671]

Ok, CN....we gotta problem. I was already a cajun/creole food addict (that's why I found your channel in the first place), and I literally can eat it a couple times a week. Well...I'm the cook for my family of 5, and lately your videos have been so darn enticing that I find myself wanting to cook cajun food almost EVERY NIGHT!! Last night when I told the family I was cooking "meaty jambalaya" two of my kids were like, "DAD!! No..PLEASE! We love cajun food, but you're killing us! Can't we have a cheeseburger or something??" So...last night we had cheeseburgers, LOL .I hate to say it..but I might have to limit my Cajun Ninja viewing time for the peace of the family!

[@AureliaBessard]

Lol

[@leewalker6031]

PI-YAHHHHHHH! on the spoon. Love it! LOL! Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing!

[@kevie3]

We are going to rock this one today...Thanks For Everything Jason 🍻

[@rhiannonramirez3704]

This was our 1st recipe of your to try. DELICIOUS! We "fought" over the leftovers 😁

[@BULLHOCKEY0414]

Made this tonight and we loved it! Best I have had!

[@julieuptmors9840]

Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious!

[@maxhime6760]

This was very good and I enjoyed your method and thank you for the video. I made it just as you did but may need to adjust the oven time as my rice was just a bit over cooked. I know there are different types of rice I always use Jasmine rice.

[@hopeloiselle9643]

I’m trying out this recipe next week! Thank you for sharing your amazing meals with us!! ❤

[@EvieReddingWrites]

Hi! I’m a new sub born and raised in Louisiana. Been trying to get back home to be closer to family, so these recipe videos have me feeling like home is not so far off. Thanks for making this channel and keep up the great work!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Evie Redding that’s wonderful! Thank you for being here. 🙏🏻

[@marcuschildress4711]

I cooked this tonight it is so good. I love watching all these videos.

[@ellenboyd2742]

Just made this recipe and it is some of the best jambalaya I’ve ever had. So good!

[@MelissaStewart-i4e]

I made this but used the stove top method for speed. It was awesome! Thanks from Lake Charles, LA

[@mattfletcher2093]

So we just made this here in California, I’m from Slidell but this was absolutely fantastic!!!!! The one thing I added at the end was ice to give it that moisture and it turned out perfectly. I used chicken broth and no brown sauce FYI. But still, turned out spectacular

[@TLBMoen]

Trussme! I've made this several times and I"m making it again Easter Weekend for my guests from SC. It is DA BOMB!!

[@Prairie7777]

I just found your site here I'm totally impressed. I subscribed and liked and will be doing some of your recipes you share here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and recipes. I think I've fund a new favorite site!!!

[@toddreaux1969]

Love the video. I made your original recipe many times before. Family loves it. In fact your original video on jambalaya made me subscribe to your channel. I was looking for a good jambalaya recipe and picked yours. When I make it now, I sub the pork with fresh pork sausage, I take it out of the casing and brown it in the pot first. Just a little twist I put on it. Keep up the good work.

[@rolandajones8387]

❤❤OMG first time making this dish, I followed everything you said; the result are Awesome!!! Majorly Delicious

[@justinplaisance8070]

Thanks Cajun ninja, my family and I love this dish. So delicious!!!

[@crystalwatts6803]

I just want to thank you for your channel! I love the way it came out for me! And my family loves it ! Please keep it coming with more meals!😍😍😍

[@TheCajunNinja]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@wandageisler6844]

wow looks scrumptious. I have the same pot but was skeptical of putting it in the oven cuz of the black knob on the lid, now I know I can yay.

[@hinglemcringleberry4468]

My dude, my guy, I was asked to make this for one of my nephews birthday parties today. Came out banging of course, but I also made the crawfish etouffee a couple days ago so I just made me a bowl with the two mixed. MAN! That thing you do at the end with your arm after you take the first bite, that's this right here!

[@Laura-fj2ks]

From Southern Louisiana I give it a thumbs up pbuddy 👍🏼 ❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@seasonalalrg]

I love Jambalaya and so does my family. I make it about once a month, but kind of rush through it. I am definitely going to try this method. Great video!

[@stephaniemeynard8632]

Just made the recipe and OKAY its amazing! We loved it and this one has officially replaced our “normal” jambalaya recipe! Thanks for sharing with us and will be sharing with our neighbors (they don’t know what is about to hit them! LOL).

[@TheCajunNinja]

Stephanie Meynard whooo hoo!! Way to Geaux!

[@blairbegnaud5069]

There’s no one I trust more than you for Cajun recipes

[@no1supermommie]

Baby, let me tell ya!!! I made this for my boyfriend's birthday last week, and O...M...G!!! I WAS AMAZING!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! Much love from Lake Charles 🥰🥰

[@TheCajunNinja]

no1supermommie wonderful news. 😁👊🏻

[@dietitianshelly]

Ahh! I love this! This can easily be made low carb! Thanks for sharing!

[@alexmomeyer9]

Question: at 8:30, it looks like table salt, not kosher. Correct? Also, at 9:00, what about adding broth instead of water?

[@TheCajunNinja]

Alex Momeyer Yes, I only mention kosher salt for seasoning the meat in the beginning. If you were to use table salt for both, it would be too salty, and kosher salt for both, it might not have enough flavor for you. The thing you have to watch with broth, is that it’s a mix of the fats and water. So the balance on how much the rice will soak Up could play a factor. Furthermore broth typically has sodium in it, unless you get one without any salt

[@r.t.7353]

Have had to make this three times in the last two weeks. The fam can't get enough. Put a little twist on mine though. Added one tablespoon of liquid smoke with the browning sauce to get dat smoked pork flavor. Turns out fantastic. Keep rockin' and choppin'!!

[@TheCajunNinja]

R. T. Sounds awesome my friend!

[@joannarobinson4625]

I’m definitely making this.... thank you for the beautiful recipe

[@blucollaboy3]

A remixed hit!! Love it!!!

[@mcortez4821]

I made this a couple weeks ago as my 2nd jambalaya. My first was a Justin Wilson version. That was a lot of work. Your version is much easier and taste great, but I just made a pastalaya using this same recipe instead of your pastalaya one. I added a little more water just to cover the noodles and it came out fantastic.

[@MsHappy-xz2px]

That looks good. I like this Creole Jambalaya!!!

[@TheCajunNinja]

Well they say a creole jambalaya is more of a red tomato based jambalaya and this is more cajun, but I do appreciate you chiming in. 😊🙏🏻👊🏻

[@stardiva0]

Came out delicious. I usually make my jambalaya with tomato paste but this also turned out great. I paired it with ribs.

[@felixestridge8594]

Breaux...just made this for the wife and I. We loved it!!! I used more chicken thighs than your recipe called for and it was awesome! Extra meaty! Love your channel.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Felix Estridge that’s awesome my friend!!

[@Alombardino54]

Will definitely have to make that this weekend!

[@twentyonetoone9783]

How was it?

[@hostileocelot]

Great vid for a classic dish. Looks amazing. Hope you hit 100k soon!

[@abear6617]

My mouth is watering!! Looks good

[@beckydubose8930]

Made this Saturday for a church event. Here I am today (2 days later) making it again for the family. It's that good! ty

[@kathyemrich6960]

Making this tonight. I'll be back to report. My house smells amazing!! Thanks Ninja. We were getting burned out on all the same old things. Your channel has been a lifesaver. Thanks for making everything so eazy to follow as well.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Kathy Emrich u rock! I appreciate the feedback!!

[@kathyemrich6960]

It was so good. I will be keeping this in rotation. We're not huge pork eaters but I wanted to keep to the authenticity of the recipe. For our family I think we'll do a double batch of chicken next time. Everything is seasoned perfectly. I'm gonna try your oven method with carolina red rice and sausage. I normally cook on simmer on the stovetop but I think this method will work better. Much like Jambalaya in New Orleans it's one of those things people in Charleston have an opinion about 😂. Thanks again.

[@shaneford9555]

We cooked this last night, another awesome recipe. Some of the best Jambalaya we've ever eaten

[@madisonkelly5271]

Just made this…WOWWW DEFINITELY A WINNER

[@Phelus1]

I have followed several of your video's the food is always so tasty. :)

[@Jbh0369]

Making this right now. Just went into the oven. From Louisiana, but living in Mobile, AL right now. They have a local sausage company up in Conecuh County called Conecah Sausage. Absolutely some of the best, and most unique sausage I've ever had. Willing to send you some to try in one of your recipes. Let me know and thanks for your content.

[@GaelaLashley-qk7wr]

I use Conecuh in mine, too!

[@Dannny_Mac]

Just came across your channel and I’m hooked! I can’t wait to make this. Thanks!

[@Tankeryanker339]

Made this tonight almost exactly the way he did, it was very tasty.

[@cajunirish9853]

Love it but need to make one a little bigger. If I add 1 more cup of rice how much water do I need to add? Thanks

[@destinyadmill6375]

I am cooking this for dinner tonight. My family and friends love when I make your dishes. Thanks for sharing and always being so thorough w/ the instructions.

[@TheCajunNinja]

Destiny Admill this is very kind of you. I sometimes catch backlash for being so thorough, but people like you make it worth it! 😊👊🏻

[@tearsofrageclan4143]

Got tears in my eyes and my mouth watering..... gotta try to get the wife to let me cook this soon!!!

[@kurtboehm4095]

In Benton Arkansas. My stepdaughter is bringing me some 50/50 Best Stop smoked sausage for Christmas. Using a few lbs for this. I'll keep you advised! Bon ton Roulette!!!

[@octaviusalexandr3899]

Great recipe. I find that a tablespoon of white wine helps deglaze the pan and it really breaks up that nice fond on the bottom of the pot.

[@bryanstewart9096]

Happen to have a recipe for say a 5,10, or 15 gallon cast iron pot? Looking to cook for 20-30 people.

[@scottybroker]

My brother-in-Christ, the late great M. J. Mouton introduced this dish to me, in 1974. Later I traveled with him and his family to Lafayette, Louisiana. His family there embraced me. I enjoyed Okra Gumbo, Sausage Gumbo, Sausage Red Gravy and rice, and more. Brother MJ Mouton was my Best Man at my wedding. I think about quite often...

[@phazon0138]

Just curious, is it possible to I Corprate shrimp in this dish? If so how would you do it?

[@rosaborges1320]

Roughly, how many serving/ how many people can eat from this wiith these measurements?

[@brittanydanielle1240]

Havent had Jambalaya since I left Louisiana. Cant wait to try it! 🤤

[@justfutsinaround]

ever since i made your dirty rice ... i love this method i cook all my big rice dishes this way . mexican rice too spot on with the theory that the rice takes on all that flavor when cooking it in the broth GREAT !!

[@TwiliiPrincess]

Making this right now! Has my kitchen smelling so good :)

[@GenXSkeptic]

Interesting. I prefer some texture in my dish so I only sauté my veg for about 15 minutes. Gonna try some pork though. I generally just use andouille but that could be a fun addition. Thx for sharing.

[@klinthanks9946]

Thank you for this Cajun Ninja!!! Made this recipe a few times and the family loves it!!!! I’ll be camping later this year and won’t have an oven, just a stove top. What would the stove top time be after adding rice and bringing to a boil?

[@MikeHornsby-h4s]

What size pot are you using

[@KerriPertuit]

Does anyone know if you should double the oil if you're doubling the recipe? I feel like it might be too greasy and would just add an extra half cup of water when time is right. Also concerned if my dutch oven will be big enough.

[@channelthree9424]

I tempted to make this