Mama C's Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 2 small yellow onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups ham, chopped
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 2 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt bacon drippings in saucepan.

2. 2

   Add flour and blend thoroughly.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring, over medium heat until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add onion and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and flour is browned.

5. 5

   Add garlic and cook for one minute more.

6. 6

   Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine.

7. 7

   Bring to a simmer, cover and cook about 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is done.