CAPUTO'S JUMPIN' JAMBALAYA

Caputo's Jumpin' Jambalaya

Source: Presented by Tony Caputo's

1/4 cup oil, lard or bacon drippings
1 heaping teaspoon brown sugar
1 fryer chicken, cooked, cut up and boned
1 1/2 pounds sausage

Trinity (next three items)
4 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
5 cups stock or flavored water
2 heaping teaspoons Joe's Stuff or other Cajun seasoning
2 cups chopped green onions or tomatoes (optional)

Heat oil in a large pot, add brown sugar to oil and caramelize. Season and brown chicken in oil lard, bacon drippings, or vegetable) over medium-high heat. Add sausage to pot and saute.