How to Make Charleston Red Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Charleston Red Rice is a beloved dish in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina, and it's easy to see why. This delicious and flavorful dish is bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, making it a standout addition to any meal.

Traditionally made with fluffy white rice, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, Charleston Red Rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a staple in Southern cooking and is often served at family gatherings, barbecues,...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring water, rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Drain bacon on a plate lined with paper towels; crumble the bacon once cooled enough to handle.
  • Cook and stir onions in the reserved bacon drippings until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon cooked rice into the prepared baking dish and stir the tomato-bacon mixture into the rice until evenly combined.
  • Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 1388mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 497mg