South Carolina Old-Time Tomato Rice
Source of Recipe
marlaoh at rc
List of Ingredients
4 strips thick-cut smoky bacon; cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 sm onion; minced, ~ 1/4 cup
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf; broken
1 c converted; (or not) long-grain white rice
1 1/4 c canned whole peeled tomatoes w their juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 c chicken broth or water
Recipe
In a 3-quart saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Remove and hold for later.
Pour off all but about 3 tablespoons fat. Add onion, cloves, bay leaf and
rice. Saute over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, crushing them with your hands, along with a bit of salt and
pepper. Stir over medium-high until their moisture is evaporated. Add the
stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook over medium-low heat 25 to 30
minutes, or until rice is fluffy and tender. Sprinkle with bacon bits, fluff
with a fork and serve.
Serves 2 to 4
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