Wild Rice Stuffing
with Cranberries, Bacon and Pecans

Serve this wild rice stuffing with roasted meats and poultry.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups uncooked wild rice
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 cups chopped fennel or celery
3/4 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Cooking Directions:

1. Rinse wild rice in cold water. Drain well; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in saucepan. Drain bacon; set aside.
2. Add onion to saucepan; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add wild rice; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, water, sherry and thyme. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in fennel and dried cranberries.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer rice mixture to a 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once. Stir in pecans and bacon.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.