Limpin' Susan

1. 1

   Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces a fry it in a heavy skillet until it is crisp and has rendered most of its fat.

2. 2

   Add the okra and onion and saute them in the bacon drippings, stirring occaisionally, until the onion is translucent and the okra is tender.

3. 3

   Add the rice, water, and salt and pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes, making sure that all of the ingredients are well mixed.

4. 4

   Transfer the rice and okra mixture to top section of a steamer, add water to the bottom, cover, and cook until the rice is fluffy and dry.

5. 5

   The cooking times will depend on the type of rice, but this should take between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

6. 6

   Serve hot and use a rice spoon, if you have one.

7. 7

   In the rest of the world, this is a long-handle stuffed spoon.

8. 8

   In rice eating Charleston, it's a rice spoon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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