Best Of The Best Savannah Red Rice

From the best of the best from america cookbook by gwen mckee & barbara mosely, c. 2008.

In a large frying pan , fry bacon until crisp.

Remove from pan.

Crumble and reserve.

Saute onion , celery , and green pepper in bacon grease until tender.

Add rice , tomatoes , crumbled bacon , and seasonings.

Cook on top of stove for 10 minutes.

Pour into large , greased casserole dish , cover tightly , and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

bacon, onion, celery, green pepper, rice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, tabasco sauce