1 tsp. shortening
2 tsp. flour
1 lb. pure pork sausage, cut bite size
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
3 c. raw shrimp, peeled and chopped
5 c. tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. parsley, chopped
2 c. raw rice
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 1/2 c. water

Melt shortening in large heavy Dutch oven. Add flour and stir until blended; add sausage and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Add shrimp, tomatoes, water, onions, garlic and parsley. Bring to a boil. Add rice and stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme and red pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 8.