Perlow (A Southern Rice Dish)

• 3/4 lb hog jowl bacon
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large green pepper, diced
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground sage
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 1/2 cup rice
• 4 3/4 cup water

1. I usually make this with hog jowl bacon (it's how I first tasted it) - but i also use bacon, ham or sausage - they work well too.
2. Actually, any meat you prefer could be used - just make sure you fry everything up with some bacon grease for the best flavor.
3. Prep and trim bacon.
4. Chop into large bite sized pieces.
5. In a large skillet - fry bacon over high heat, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
6. Add onions and celery.
7. Continue cooking for 10 -15 minutes, stirring often, until bacon and onions are browned.
8. Do not let burn.
9. Drain grease.
10. Leave a small amount in skillet.
11. Add in green peppers, garlic, tomatoes and seasoning.
12. Saute for 5 minutes - stirring often.
13. Add in rice and water.
14. Stirring often, bring to a boil.
15. Cover with tight fitting lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
16. Remove skillet from heat.
17. Fluff rice with fork, recover and let rice sit (off of heat) for another 15 - 20 minutes before serving.
18. Serve and enjoy : )

bacon, onion, celery stalks, green pepper, clove garlic, tomatoes, salt, cajun seasoning, black pepper, ground sage, bay leaves, rice, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/340441-perlow-a-southern-rice-dish (may not work)