Transfer bacon to a small bowl using a slotted spoon, and set aside.

Reserve drippings in skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to drippings in skillet.

Fried Arkansas Black Apples

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and white parts of scallions.

Cook over medium-high, tossing often, until vegetables are fragrant and tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add cooked rice, salt, black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

Cook, tossing often, until rice is hot and all ingredients are combined evenly, about 4 minutes.

Add parsley, green parts of scallions, and reserved bacon to skillet, and toss well to combine.

Transfer crab fried rice to a serving platter, and serve hot or warm.

Credits

Copyright 2003 by Sallie Ann Robinson.

Used by permission of The University of North Carolina Press.