Caribbean Island Sausage And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. regular rice
1 small or large can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained (I use large can as we like lots of pineapple)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut in 3/4-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbsp. vinegar (I use cider vinegar)
1/2 c. apricot preserves
1/2 c. water
1 green pepper, cut up in cubes or strips

Preparation

Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Add enough water or juice to make 2 1/2 cups liquid.
Bring to a boil in large saucepan and stir in rice, 1 tablespoon of the butter and salt.
Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes.