Plantation Rice

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 8 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * ¼ cup butter or margarine
 * 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
 * 1¼ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 2¼ cups cold water
 * 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Sauté bacon in large pan until almost crisp.
 * 2) Add onions land saute lightly. Remove bacon and onions and set aside, leaving 2 Tbsp grease in pan. Add butter to pan.
 * 3) Sauté pecans over medium heat. Remove pecans and set aside.
 * 4) Add rice and salt to pan, coating well. Add cold water, stir, bringing to a boil.
 * 5) Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
 * 6) Stir in bacon, onions, pecans and parsley.