Wild Pecan Rice Dressing

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• Salt
• Cayenne
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped, (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 7 ounces wild rice
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 pound bacon, chopped crispy-fried and drained
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

1. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the onions and celery.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Saute for 3 minutes or until wilted.
5. Add the pecans and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in the apples and rice.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
9. Add the water and bring to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
11. Remove from the heat and reseason.
12. Stir in the bacon and parsley.
13. Let sit for 3 minutes before serving.
14. Serve with the Grilled Quail and Andouille Sausage Ragu (separate recipe from this show).

butter, onions, celery, salt, cayenne, pecan pieces, apple, wild rice, water, bacon, parsley

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/wild-pecan-rice-dressing-recipe.html (may not work)