MICHIGAN WILD RICE RECIPES

I first created the clone for this Cajun-style recipe back in 1994 for the second TSR book, More Top Secret Recipes, but I've never been overjoyed with the results. After convincing a Popeyes manager to show me the ingredients written on the box of red bean mixture, I determined the only way to accurately clone this one is to include an important ingredient omitted from the first version: pork fat. Emeril Lagasse—a Cajun food master—says, "pork fat rules," and it does. We could get the delicious smoky fat from rendering smoked ham hocks, but that takes too long. The easiest way is to cook 4 or 5 pieces of bacon, save the cooked bacon for another recipe (or eat it!), then use 1/4 cup of the fat for this hack. As for the beans, find red beans (they're smaller than kidney beans) in two 15-ounce cans. If you're having trouble tracking down red beans, red kidney beans will be a fine substitute. Can't get enough Popeyes? Find all of my recipes here.  Source: Top Secret Recipes Unlocked by Todd Wilbur.

Provided by Todd Wilbur

Total Time 50 minutes0S

Prep Time 25 minutes0S

Cook Time 25 minutes0S

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories

This simple yet delicious dish is terrific for dinner, but the leftovers are a bonus for lunch. It reheats really well in a microwave, so you may want to double the recipe. —Janet Zoss, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, FatContent 40g fat (18g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 137mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 771mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.