Jambalaya

By ckerndt

Ingredients

• 2 c diced boiled ham
• 2 med. onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 can (29 ounces) whole tomatoes
• 1/4 c tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp minced parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 tbsp salad oil
• 1 c uncooked long-grained converted rice
• 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly mix all ingredients except shrimp in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

One hour before serving, turn crockpot to high. Stir in uncooked shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink and tender.