Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. cayenne pepper (I don't use quite this much)
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb. chicken gizzards, ground
• 1/4 lb. ground pork
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 c. basic chicken or pork stock
• 1/3 lb. chicken livers, ground
• 3/4 c. uncooked rice (preferably converted)