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Red Rice Deluxe

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In the South, this dish is called Limping Susan. To make the version known as Hoppin' John, add cooked black-eyed peas.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 side-dish servings

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups frozen, sliced okra, thawed
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 15- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked white rice
Cayenne pepper
Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon.

    Step 2

    Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add okra, celery and onion to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; sauté until vegetables are almost tender, about 8 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with their juices, rice and bacon. Simmer until most liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.

TagsPilafSouthernAmericanBaconCured MeatMeatOkraVegetableCanned TomatoTomatoSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasySauteBon Appétit
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