Wild Pecan Rice Dressing

Name: Wild Pecan Rice Dressing
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped celery; Salt; Cayenne; 1/2 cup pecan pieces; 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped, (about 1 1/2 cups); 7 ounces wild rice; 3 cups water; 1/2 pound bacon, chopped crispy-fried and drained; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
Salt
Cayenne
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped, (about 1 1/2 cups)
7 ounces wild rice
3 cups water
1/2 pound bacon, chopped crispy-fried and drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1

In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2

Add the onions and celery.
3

Season with salt and pepper.
4

Saute for 3 minutes or until wilted.
5

Add the pecans and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
6

Stir in the apples and rice.
7

Season with salt and pepper.
8

Continue to cook for 1 minute.
9

Add the water and bring to a boil.
10

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
11

Remove from the heat and reseason.
12

Stir in the bacon and parsley.
13

Let sit for 3 minutes before serving.
14

Serve with the Grilled Quail and Andouille Sausage Ragu (separate recipe from this show).