Snake Meat! "Sausage over Rice"

This is one of my favorite recipes that I married into.  My Mother-In-Law used to make this for her family while my wife was growing up.  It is super super simple and... I LOVE IT!

Gourmet Dad's Rating:Scale of 1-5, 1 = Bad, 5 = Excellent
Simplicity - 6 (Super Super Easy)
Taste - 4
Prep Time - 5
Kid Friendly - 3  (This can be a bit spicy for the young ones.  My 5 year old and 2 year old ate it but our 1 year old couldn't handle the heat.)  


Ingredients:
1 Package of Kielbasa sausage (I used lean Turkey Sausage)
1 14 oz can of Jellied Cranberries
1 1/2 cup (12oz) Sweet Chili Sauce (In the Asian Section at your local grocer) BE CAREFUL AND BUY THE SWEET KIND NOT SPICY, IT WILL KILL YOU!
2-3 cups Dry Brown Minute Rice (White works too but we prefer the taste of Brown here)

Yield:  4 Servings
Preparation Time:   10 mins
Cook Time:  6-8 Hours

Items you will need:
Crock Pot
Cutting Board
Knife
Large Serving Spoon


Directions:  
Start in the morning around 10 am (If you let this cook longer than 8 hours that is just fine).  Plug in your Crock Pot and turn on Low.  (Never High with this one, it will burn.)


1.  Unwrap your Kielbasa and Cut it into 1/4" Slices.

2.  Put all slices into the crock pot.

3.  Add 1 1/2 cup of Sweet Chili Sauce to the meat slices.

4.  Open the can of Jellied Cranberries and put it on the cutting board.  Cut the entire can into 1/4 " slices, then in half again.

5.  Arrange the slices of Jellied Cranberry to cover the meat mixture.

6.  Cover the crock pot and let cook for 2 hours.  (If you are starting in the morning before you leave for the day, mix it as best you can before you leave and skip step 6. This works just fine.)


7.  Stir the mixture until all cranberries are dissolved, then leave cooking until dinner time.  

8.  Cook your favorite type of rice, you will need 4-6 cups (Cooked).

9.  Serve over rice and ENJOY!!

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