Carolina Red Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 lb sausage links cut into thin slices
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, medium dice
• 1 bell pepper, medium dice
• 3 C water, plus additional if needed
• 4oz can tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp butter
• Dash of Cayenne pepper to taste
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Cook sausage until browned in a large pot over med-high heat
• Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until translucent – about 3 minutes
• Add butter and rice, cook until rice is slightly browned – about 3 minutes

• Slowly water and remaining ingredients, stir to incorporate thoroughly.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Let cook for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• If you need more water add small amounts as needed.  Cook until rice is tender.
• Enjoy!  ☺

* Note white rice makes a sticky rice so your rice will be sticky and not fluffy.