There’s something truly special about Southern cooking—it’s a delightful blend of flavors, traditions, and a sprinkle of love in every family recipe. One dish that captured my heart and tastebuds is the whimsical yet comforting “Stick of Butter Rice.” While the original recipe is rich and savory, I’ve put a tropical twist on it by adding pineapple, transforming it into a dish that transports you straight to a sun-soaked beach.
For those unfamiliar, Stick of Butter Rice is a traditional Southern dish that combines rice, a stick (or two) of butter, and a handful of simple ingredients like broth and onion. It’s an easy, no-fuss one-pot meal that results in fluffy rice with a buttery flavor that’s hard to beat. It’s the kind of dish that graces the table during family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners.
Stick of Butter Pineapple Rice
Equipment
- 1 10 inch cast iron skillet
- 1 Or a 9 by 9 oven safe casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pint Canned pineapple, strained and save the liquid Or one 20 once can store bought pineapple.
- 3/4 cup Long grain rice
- 1 stick Salted butter
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- In your cast iron pan or casserole dish, add the rice.
- Measure your reserved pineapple water and add water to messure 12 onces.
- Pour this over your rice with 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
- Cut butter into slices and place on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- while your rice is cooking, dice your pineapple.
- After 30 minutes, uncover and add your diced pineapple, and any liquid they have provided. Stir into rice.
- Place back in the over uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve