Ingredients
1 tablespoon bacon drippings3/4 cup long-grain white rice1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced3 small canned tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons tomato juice2 cups hot water1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a skillet, heat bacon drippings on medium-high. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Add onion and garlic; stir and cook 3 additional minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring only once after 10 minutes. Check rice for doneness by tasting a few top grains. If rice is firm, add a little water; cover and cook 5 minutes more.
