Forktionary

Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice Recipe

A classic Southern comfort food! This Savannah Red Rice recipe, adapted from Gwen McKee & Barbara Mosely's acclaimed cookbook, delivers a rich, flavorful dish bursting with smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe – a true taste of the American South.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 259 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice 108

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside.
  2. Saute 1/2 medium onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 green bell pepper in the bacon grease until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, the crumbled bacon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  5. Bring to a simmer, then transfer to a large, greased (9x13 inch) casserole dish.
  6. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

11g

Carbs

14g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Rice American Southern United States Pasta Rice And Grains 4 Hours Or Less