Turkey And Sausage Jambalaya

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From emeril lagasse (sp?) on food network. Posting it for safekeeping, haven't tried.

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Steps

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In a very large roasting pan measuring approximately 21 by 17 by 7 inches with handles on both sides , heat the oil over medium-high heat.

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Add the onions , bell peppers , celery , garlic , essence , salt , pepper , cayenne and bay leaves , and cook , stirring , until the vegetables are very soft and starting to turn golden , about 15 minutes.

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Add the sausages and cook , stirring , until they start to brown on the outside , about 7 minutes.

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Add the turkey legs and meat and stir well.

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Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook , stirring , for 5 minutes.

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Add the rice and stir well to incorporate and coat evenly.

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Add the water , stir well to combine , and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat , cover tightly , and cook without stirring until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender , 35 to 40 minutes , adding more water as needed if the liquid is all absorbed before the rice is tender.

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Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

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Remove the bay leaves.

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Stir .

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, yellow onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne, bay leaves, kielbasa, turkey legs, cooked turkey, chopped tomato, medium-grain white rice, water, green onion, fresh parsley leaves, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano leaves, dried thyme