"Charleston red rice is a Lowcountry dish of rice cooked in a mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, bacon or sausage and spices, served as a side or main course...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 strips bacon (chopped)
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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1 bell pepper (chopped (use jalapeno for a spicier version))
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1 stalk celery (chopped)
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3 cloves garlic chopped
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1 tablespoon butter
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1.5 cups long grain (rinsed)
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1 15- ounce can tomatoes (drained (I prefer fire-roasted tomatoes))
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups chicken broth (warmed)
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Hot sauce to taste (use a Louisiana style hot sauce)
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Fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes for serving