This is a dish that is a staple throughout the low country region of South Carolina, Savannah Red Rice. I have had many different variations but this one is my personal favorite. If you want it to be a bit milder, you can leave out the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to make and can be served as a main or a side dish. 

Ingredients:

½ cup Onion

½ cup Green or Red Pepper

¼ cup Celery

4 Tbsp Butter

1 package of Smoked Sausage. Andouille would be good here. Cut into bite size pieces.

1 tsp. Cayenne, omit if using andouille sausage as it can be spicy.

Freshly ground Black Pepper

2 tsp Salt

2 cups of medium grain Rice

1 14.5oz can of diced Tomatoes

1 cup of Water
 

Preparation:
 
Sauté onion, pepper and celery until translucent. Add spices and sausage and brown until well caramelized. 
 
Add rice and sauté for 2 minutes until all grains are well coated. Add tomatoes and water and bring back to a boil. Cover and cook on lowest heat for 20-25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
 
Serve in shallow bowls with hot sauce. Or as a side for a larger meal.

Authentic Low Country Smoked Sausage Rice Recipe

This is a dish that is a staple throughout the low country region of South Carolina, Savannah Red Rice. I have had many different variations but this one is my personal favorite. If you want it to be a bit milder, you can leave out the cayenne pepper. It’s easy to make and can be served as a main or a side dish. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Low Country

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup Onion
• ½ cup Green or Red Pepper
• ¼ cup Celery
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• 1 package of Smoked Sausage. Andouille would be good here. Cut into bite size pieces.
• 1 tsp. Cayenne omit if using andouille sausage as it can be spicy.
• Freshly ground Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Salt
• 2 cups of medium grain Rice
• 1 14.5 oz can of diced Tomatoes
• 1 cup of Water

Equipment

• Saute Pan with Lid

Method

 

1. Sauté onion, pepper and celery until translucent. Add spices and sausage and brown until well caramelized.
2. Add rice and sauté for 2 minutes until all grains are well coated. Add tomatoes and water and bring back to a boil. Cover and cook on lowest heat for 20-25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
3. Serve in shallow bowls with hot sauce. Or as a side for a larger meal.

Notes

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