3 strips of bacon 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings 2 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup of chopped green pepper, optional 1 pound of sausage 1/2 pound of hot sausages 4 cups of chicken stock or bouillon Cooked pieces of meat from 1 chicken or its equivalent of turkey 2 cups of raw rice a pinch of saffron 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne 1/2 teaspoon of oregano 1 cup of cooked green peas salt and pepper to taste
Fry the bacon and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add the onions, garlic, green pepper (if desired), and sausage, chopped to the drippings. Brown lightly. Stir in the chicken stock or bouillon chicken or turkey pieces, rice, the spices, the green peas, if desired, and salt and pepper to taste. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the top. Simmer, uncovered, in a large heavy heatproof casserole on top of the stove or in a preheated 300ºF. oven for about 45 minutes. Serves 8
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