Carolina Red Rice

By á-48524

Ingredients

• 1 pound Smoked Sausage, Sliced
• 3 Tablespoons Oil
• 2 whole Medium Onions, Diced Small
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
• 2-1/2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
• 3-1/4 cups Water
• 1 whole (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1-1/2 cup Long Grain Rice, Uncooked
• 4 slices of diced bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Brown slices of sausage in oil. Add onion, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook until onion is softened.
Add water, tomato paste, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, brown sugar and black pepper. Let simmer 20 minutes.
Add rice and stir. Transfer to a 9×13 pan and bake at 350ºF for 35-40 minutes.