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A Lowcountry recipe popular from Charleston to Savannah, made from rice cooked with bacon and a tomato broth seasoned with peppers and onions perfected by the Gullah and Geechee.

Charleston Red Rice

bacon

onion,

green bell pepper, diced

celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)

garlic,

butter

rice

tomatoes

salt

pepper

water

A simple one pot chicken, sausage and rice dish, regional to South Carolina and one that dates back to the 1700s, using a whole chicken and made super easy with the Instant Pot.

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(3-4 pound) whole fryer chicken

onion

celery,

carrots,

chicken stock

kosher salt,

black pepper,

Italian seasoning

poultry seasoning

sausage

onion flakes

chicken

Red Rice and Sausage is a staple in the Southern United States, especially in the coastal areas of Charleston, SC, and Savannah, Ga. This span of low-lying coastal area is also known as the Lowcountry. Here in Charleston, red rice and sausage is a way of life. It's eaten with many different types of meals, but especially seafood. It's relatively easy to make but so flavorful. 

celery (, diced)

white onion (, diced)

green bell pepper (, diced)

white rice

tomato paste

salt and pepper

green onion ((scallion), sliced diagonally (optional))

Bring water to a boil and cook rice according to package directions. For the Instant Pot, [See Note 1].

In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon, then drain and set aside, reserving the oil.

Drain some of the bacon oil leaving 1 tablespoon in the bottom of the pan to cook the aromatic vegetables until softened, about 3-5 minutes. If you prefer not to cook with bacon fat, remove the oil from the pan and wipe clean with a paper towel and add 1 tablespoon of your preferred cooking oil.

When the vegetables have softened, add the andouille or smoked sausage and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Next, add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine.

Taste and season with salt and pepper being mindful that the bacon can be quite salty.

Add the cooked rice and stir to incorporate. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Garnish with sliced green onions, optional.

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