Charleston Red Rice Recipe

Name: Charleston Red Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole, Southern
Ingredients: 3 strips bacon (chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 1 bell pepper (chopped (use jalapeno for a spicier version)); 1 stalk celery (chopped); 3 cloves garlic chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1.5 cups long grain (rinsed); 1 15- ounce can tomatoes (drained (I prefer fire-roasted tomatoes)); 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups chicken broth (warmed); Hot sauce to taste (use a Louisiana style hot sauce); Fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes for serving

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Charleston red rice is a Lowcountry dish of rice cooked in a mix of tomatoes, onions, peppers, bacon or sausage and spices, served as a side or main course.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:48:29 GMT