Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice

• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sugar
• Tabasco Sauce

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.