Jamaican Pork Sausage and Rice
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring seasoned Jamaican-style pork sausages cooked with rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This dish is a comforting staple, often enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Jamaican pork sausages(or good quality pork sausages, casings removed and crumbled)
- 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice(rinsed)
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium Onion(chopped)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(any color, chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 0.5 whole Scotch bonnet pepper(pricked with a fork, or to taste)
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- 0.5 tsp Allspice berries(or ground allspice)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley(for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled pork sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess fat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, allspice berries, and thyme sprigs. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Place the whole pricked scotch bonnet pepper on top.
💡 Tip: Taste the broth and adjust salt if needed before adding the rice. - 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
💡 Tip: Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure the rice steams properly. - 6
Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and scotch bonnet pepper.
- 7
Fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Serve with a side of fried plantains or a simple green salad.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If you can't find Jamaican pork sausages, use good quality Italian or breakfast pork sausages.
- ✓For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add extra vegetables like carrots, peas, and corn.
- ✓The scotch bonnet pepper adds a subtle heat; remove it before serving if you prefer mild flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Add a can of drained kidney beans for extra protein and texture.
- Stir in some chopped fresh cilantro at the end for a fresh, herbaceous note.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust cooking time and liquid accordingly.