Dirty Rice Mix

1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ tsp each Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dry mustard
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried marjoram
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
4 cups uncooked long grain rice [800 g]

Combine all dry seasonings, salt and pepper and place in small clear plastic bag. Label bag "Dirty Rice Spice Mix". Funnel rice into quart jar and place seasoning packet on top. Seal and decorate jar as desired.

Attach to Jar: Dirty Rice
2 tbsp Dirty Rice Spice Mix
1 ½ cups long grain rice [300 g]
2 tbsp vegetable oil
¼ lb ground pork or beef [125 g]
3 cups canned or fresh beef or chicken stock [750 g]
½ cup EACH, finely chopped onions, green and/or red bell pepper, and celery

Cook the meat in the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes, until thoroughly browned. Stir in the seasonings and the onion, peppers, and celery. Reduce the heat to a moderate flame and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Add the stock and stir, being careful to scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet. Add the rice and stir thoroughly. Cover and reduce the heat to very low. Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Remove from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Keep tightly covered if not served immediately. Serves 4 to 6.