PORK AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE

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This recipe is a delicious use of wild rice. Just be sure to season your ground pork if you don't buy it preseasoned (usually labeled as pork sausage). Fresh Italian sausage can also be used, just cut open the casing. Works great prepared a day ahead and re-heated for 20 minutes at serving time.

Provided by kathleen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked wild rice
6 cups water
6 slices bacon
4 pounds ground pork
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup flour
3 ½ cups half and half
1 (18 ounce) can ready to serve cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained, liquid reserved
1 cup slivered almonds
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimento
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Place pork in skillet and cook until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Stir in onion and celery, and cook until tender; set aside. Mix flour into remaining butter until smooth. In a bowl, mix the reserved mushroom liquid and half and half; stir into the skillet and cook until thickened. Stir in the soup. Mix in 6 cups cooked rice, cooked bacon, cooked pork, mushrooms, almonds, pimento, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 146.2 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 663.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Pro Pakistani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pork.


Ripon Dewen
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This casserole is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Successs nwachukwu
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.


Sk.Oli. Hassan
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ignacio
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I used brown rice instead of wild rice and it worked just as well.


Sajjad Chauhan
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the casserole and it turned out great.


Asim Pahari
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this casserole changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful.


Khotso Leotlela
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This is a 5-star recipe! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a special occasion.


Waseem Lucky
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork and wild rice.


Leon Brattaker Melb√∏
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The leftovers from this casserole are even better the next day.


Abdul Rain
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy families.


Daniel Dimandja
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


Shazia Salman
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I was a bit skeptical about using wild rice in a casserole, but I was pleasantly surprised. The rice cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.


Manika Lama
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The wild rice adds a nice nutty flavor and texture to the dish.


Jory Mustafa
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The pork tenderloin was so tender and juicy. The sauce was also very flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice.