Carolina Red Rice Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes | 🥄 Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 pound bacon
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups canned tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
Directions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cooking the bacon until crisp, then remove it from the pan and crumble it into small pieces. Chop the onions while reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
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Cook Onions: In the same pan with the bacon fat, cook the chopped onions over medium heat until they become tender and translucent, releasing their sweet aroma and flavor into the fat.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the onions are cooked, add the rice, canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and crumbled bacon into the pan. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 35 minutes. It’s important to stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure even cooking throughout.
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Check and Adjust: After about 15 minutes of cooking, check the rice mixture. If it seems too dry or is sticking to the pan, you can add a bit of water to loosen it up. Stir well to incorporate the water evenly.
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Final Touches: Throughout the cooking process, use a fork to gently stir the rice mixture. This helps to separate the grains and ensures that each bite is fluffy and perfectly cooked. Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences, adding more salt, pepper, or Tabasco sauce as desired.
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Serve: Once the rice is tender and has absorbed all the delicious flavors from the bacon, onions, and tomatoes, it’s ready to serve. Scoop generous portions onto plates and enjoy this hearty Carolina Red Rice dish with your favorite main course or as a flavorful side dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 514
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 19.3mg
- Sodium: 700.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 85.3g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Protein: 11g
Recipe Notes:
- This Carolina Red Rice recipe is not only delicious but also packed with flavor and nutrients.
- For a healthier option, you can use turkey bacon or reduce the amount of bacon fat used in the recipe.
- Feel free to customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Tabasco sauce added.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick and tasty meal option.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this easy-to-make Carolina Red Rice recipe! Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
