Bacon & Garlic Butter Red Rice

Tender grains of Red rice bursting with bacon, fried garlic, and red onion…Oh so good! This bacon and garlic butter Red rice retains much of its texture and is a great centerpiece for any dish. We recommend that you serve it over blue corn chips with curry pickled red bell peppers, queso fresco and green onion.

Ingredients

6 pieces diced thick cut bacon
1/4 cup diced red onion
5 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups Ralston Family Farms Red Rice
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Preparation

In a large pot cook bacon until almost crispy. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring the whole time.
Next, add rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, cooking for about 60 minutes until tender.
Stir in butter and serve.

Serving Suggestion

Serve over blue corn chips with curry pickled red bell peppers, queso fresco and green onion. This amazing rice retains much of its texture and is a great center piece for any dish!