Smoked Cajun Jambalaya

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 20

Appears in
Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino- and Cajun-Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill

By Tony Ramirez

Published 2025

  • About

You couldn’t get more Cajun than my mom’s kitchen or the classic jambalaya she made on special occasions. This all-in-one stew is the heart of culinary Louisiana and uses all the great ingredients you’ll find in the bayou or any Cajun kitchen. My mom put her own spin on the dish, and now, so have I. Jambalaya is a symphony of flavors, and I let the spice section play loudly. It’s not just heat. I worked to balance the fire with a little smoke and some earthy notes. Go ahead and double up th