Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

YUM! I am not a 'cook' and so rarely switch things in recipes - however, it sometimes arises out of availability - not taking creative licence on a recipe... for example, I didn't have any chicken or shrimp so I skipped it. And I used green, red and orange peppers (not just green). But other than that, I made the recipe as written and it is a big hit. We were a little worried as there seems to be a lot of meat even skipping the others, and hubby prefers less rather than more meat - but he loved it and this recipe will now be rotated in to our regular menu!

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

Really flavourful! For ease and to save time, we used real bacon bits instead of frying bacon, omitted the ham, used turkey sausage, 2 cups of cooked brown rice (left over from the night before), 2 cups of tomato sauce and 1 cup of chicken broth and added everything to the slow cooker. Cooked it on low for 6 hours and added uncooked shrimp the last 5 to 10 minutes. It was sooooo tasty. The rice was a bit over done so next time I'll try using uncooked rice and all the liquid like the recipe says but still in the crockpot. Thanks Fordman!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2009

This was an extremely good meal! I put in extra chicken and sausages and every bite had something different to it. The rice was a little soggy for me, but it may be because I used calrose rice (which was all I had in stock). I am looking for an opportunity to make this again!

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drieya

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Home Town: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

This was excellent! My husband spent a few years of his life in the south and said that it was just what he was looking for. The balance of taste was just perfect, and I could adapt the recipe to suit what ingredients I did and did not have on hand as needed.

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Rachel

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

Was awesome! Needed something to help me kick a cold. Cut recipe in half. Subbed out bacon grease for 1tbsp margarine, added some bacon bits to keep flavor. Used turkey smoked sausage. Flavor was excellent! I feel almost 100%!

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ANGIELA80

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

Great recipe! I tripled it and served it to a crowd. It was a huge hit. It fiilled an All Clad 12 Qt Casserole. Used brown rice so I added a bit more liquid. As the brown cooks for about 40 minutes, I added the meats after 20. Will make again and again.

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rob s

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Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Living In: Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

This is a hearty, childhood, comfort food. I made no changes and it's likely I never will. My only comment: DON'T BUY OR USE PRE_COOKED SHRIMP. EVER!

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Wun Fungi

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Home Town: El Paso, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

Really tasty! I agree that it makes a ton, even halved. My stomach churned at the thought of that much meat, so I just used sausage and shrimp (pre-cooked, added at the end), and it turned out great.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

This was great! Easy to make, but it makes a ton. I halved the recipes and it was still way too much. I cooked the vegetables in butter and I had tomato sauce left over and threw that in. I didn't let the shrimp cook long enough in the jambalaya, but I think next time I'll saute them first

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camsmith89

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009

I didn't care for this dish, not enough flavor, tasted like tomato sauce and rice.

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

I think this is a fine dish for a weeknight, but if you're looking for an authentic, slow-cooked flavor then this isn't for you. I don't think I'd make it again.

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Home Town: Wilton, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2009

This was a wonderful recipe! Both my husband and I loved it! We did change a couple of things: I added about 5 cloves chopped garlic, 1/2 more tsps of cajun seasoning, 1 tsp cayanne and then my husband wanted to try it with Orzo instead of rice like one of our fav. restaurants, so we did. It turned out really good. I cooked everything except the orzo, and shrimp for about 45 minutes and then tossed the box of orzo in. It was perfect! If you don't like rice, this is a great alternative. Will make again and again!

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amanda

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2009

this is a regular in our house. it is a great dish to fill us up. we have biscuits with it. i also add water in order to make it not so thick. i even freeze the leftovers, which is perfect for our busy family of 5!

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Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2009

Great meal for everyone, I added 4 cloves of crushed garlic just because I love the stuff and needed to add water to help the rice cook properly but otherwise followed it to the letter and it turned out great.

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2009

I've made this twice and both times it was a hit. Very yummy recipe!

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2009

I like this recipe. I didn't make it to the letter as I didn't want to add bacon, shrimp or ham. Everything else I followed. Just spicy enough, really good!

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

I used pre-diced veggies and ham from the market (OK...I'm lazy) and followed this verbatim. Delicious! I made as a side dish with grilled flank steak, but the steak went virtually untouched. If you have the ingredients prepped ahead of timeyo u could make this a weekday staple, but the prep takes a good 30 mins, so best reserved for a weekend quick dish. Great for a fall football game. Forget pizza. Us guys are doing Bubba's Jambalaya and Notre Dame football this fall!!! Great job, Fordman88!!!!!!

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BrianW1383

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2009

Delicious! You can make it with good old Spam, too (believe it or not) instead of ham.

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2009

Pretty darned good. Added some cayenne and Tabasco because we like it hot. Used andouille sausage. Simmered for 20 min. before adding rice, and as others reported, took longer than 20 min. for it to finish after that. Took it off the stove when it got to "jambalaya consistency." Not quite sticky, but almost. Very nice dish.

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