Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil5 ounces summer sausage, cut into 1/4-inch cubes2 celery ribs, chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice1/2 cup uncooked wild rice2 medium apples, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice1 cup beef broth1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, celery and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender.

Add rice, apples and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add cider, broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.