Brats N Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons bacon grease
4 bratwursts, cut into 6 slices each
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, plus 1/2 can water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Melt bacon grease in large skillet.
Add brat pieces and brown over medium heat.
Remove when they are no longer pink and set aside.
Add additional bacon grease if necessary and add rice, carrots, garlic and onions and brown slightly. Rice should be brown, carrots beginning to soften and onions should be translucent.
Add the the chicken broth, 1/2 can water and brats. Stir and cover. Simmer over med-low heat for 30-45 minutes, or until broth is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.