Instant Pot Dirty Rice turns a classic Creole favorite into a fast, flavorful pressure-cooker recipe. Serve it as a main dish or a hearty side.
Dirty rice is simple to make in the Instant Pot and yields perfectly fluffy rice with savory sausage and aromatics.
- Does Dirty Rice Contain Liver?
- Why Use Frozen Vegetables?
- What Is a Creole Trinity?
- Why Do You Rinse Rice?
- What Happens If You Don’t Rinse Rice?
- What Do You Serve with Dirty Rice?
- How Can I Make Dirty Rice on the Stove?
- Recipe
Ingredients
This version keeps the process straightforward so you can have a comforting meal on the table quickly.
Does Dirty Rice Contain Liver?
Traditional Creole dirty rice often includes minced chicken liver, but this recipe omits it for simplicity. If you enjoy chicken liver, add about ½ cup minced along with the pork sausage, or use 1 cup or more to replace the sausage entirely.
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Why Use Frozen Vegetables?
Frozen diced vegetables are a convenient time-saver when you need dinner fast. They often contain mostly onion; if you prefer more bell pepper, use a fresh mix of onion, bell pepper and celery instead.
What Is a Creole Trinity?
The Creole Trinity—onion, bell pepper and celery—is the flavor base for many dishes in Creole cooking. If using fresh ingredients, chop one onion, one bell pepper and two celery ribs for this recipe.
Why Do You Rinse Rice?
Rinsing rice removes surface starch that can cause foaming and boilover in pressure cookers. A quick rinse prevents messes and helps the rice cook evenly.
What Happens If You Don’t Rinse Rice?
If you skip rinsing, starch can create foamy boilover that may interfere with sealing and cooking. Rinse rice by swirling it in a strainer under cold water until it runs clear.
What Can You Substitute for Sausage?
Ground beef or ground turkey are easy swaps for pork sausage. Turkey sausage works well for a lighter option. Smoked sausage or kielbasa can be used too—add it with the rice so the flavors meld during cooking.
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What Do You Serve with Dirty Rice?
Classic pairings include corn on the cob, red beans (on the side or mixed in), green beans, or fried okra. These sides complement the savory rice and sausage nicely.
How Can I Make Dirty Rice on the Stove?
For a stovetop version, try the Dirty Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe and simply omit stuffing the peppers if you prefer a pan-only dish. The same seasoning and technique apply.
Recipe
Instant Pot Dirty Rice (+video)
Equipment
- 6-quart Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice
- 1 pound Pork Sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
- 2 cups Seasoning Blend (frozen mix of onion, bell pepper and celery)
- 1.5 teaspoons Creole Seasoning Salt Blend (such as Tony Chachere’s)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, chicken flavor
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear and set it aside to drain.
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot. Add the pork sausage and cook until mostly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add the frozen seasoning blend and sauté for about one minute, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the Creole seasoning, garlic powder and Better Than Bouillon, and sauté another minute.
- Add the rinsed rice and water so the liquid just covers the ingredients. Stir well.
- Press Cancel to reset the Instant Pot.
- Place the bay leaf on top of the water without stirring.
- Check the lid gasket and vent, place the lid on, set the valve to Sealing, then select Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 6 minutes. Allow a full natural release; total time including pressurizing and release will be about 25 minutes.
- When finished, press Cancel, remove and discard the bay leaf, and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Makes about 8 servings.
Notes
To use fresh vegetables, chop 1 onion, 1 bell pepper and 2 celery ribs.
Ground beef or turkey can substitute for pork sausage. For a traditional version, substitute 1 cup minced chicken liver if desired.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All amounts are estimates; calculate values from product labels if you have specific dietary needs. 24Bite®, Kim Guzman or Christian Guzman are not liable for outcomes from using these recipes.
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