SOUTHERN PECAN AND WILD RICE DRESSING

Southern Pecan and Wild Rice Dressing image

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories Fruit

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb bacon
1 cup smoked ham, cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
7 ounces wild rice
1 cup granny smith apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups water
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet fry bacon until crisp.
Add chopped smoked ham and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove ham and bacon and cool. Drain drippings.
Melt butter and saute onion, and celery for about 4 minutes.
Season with garlic, salt and pepper and cook until the garlic is fragrant for about 1 minute.
Stir in pecans and cook until heated through and fragrant.
Add rice and apples and stir to coat with the juices for about 1 minute.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
Stir in reserved ham and bacon, green onions, and parsley.
Allow dish to sit for about 15 minutes before serving so that flavors can meld.