Try this homemade Southern Pilau recipe the whole family will love. Made with bacon, onion, long grain rice and tomatoes. Easy step-by-step instructions…
This Southern Pilau relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as bacon, diced, small onion, chopped, long grain rice, uncooked and cooked, diced ham. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 488 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026