Active Time

　　35 min

　　Total Time

　　1 hr

　　We liked turkey best in this easy one-dish meal, but if removing tendons from the drumsticks seems too laborious, substitute 1 1/2 pounds of smoked ham steak. Trim the steak, discarding any bone, then cut into 1-inch pieces.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 main-course servings

　　2 3/4 lb smoked turkey drumsticks

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　1 medium onion, chopped

　　1 small green bell pepper, chopped

　　1 large celery rib, chopped

　　1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

　　1 (14- to 16-oz) can diced tomatoes in juice, drained

　　1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)

　　1 1/4 cups water

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoon cayenne

　　2 cups long-grain white rice

　　1/2 cup chopped scallion greens

　　

Step 1

Cut turkey meat off bone with a paring knife, then cut (or pull off) and discard tendons and skin from meat. Cut turkey into 1-inch pieces.

　　

Step 2

Heat oil in a 6- to 7-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion, bell pepper, and celery, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add meat, tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and cayenne and bring to a boil, covered, over high heat. Stir in rice and bring to a full rolling boil. Cover pot, then cook over low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let stand off heat, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in scallion greens.