Cooked Wild Rice

1. 1

   Put the wild rice and water in a small sauce pan.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a bare simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

3. 3

   While the rice is cooking, saute the bacon until golden brown and crisp, then drain on a paper towel.

4. 4

   Cut the bacon crosswise into thin julienne strips and set aside.

5. 5

   When the rice is done, gently stir in the butter with a fork until melted; season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Just before serving, toss the rice with the bacon strips.

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