Not-quite-so-dirty Red Rice Recipe

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a pot and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is slightly crisp.
2. Remove bacon from pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Discard all but 2 Tbl. of the bacon grease.
4. Add onion and pepper to the grease and cook over low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes or until wilted.
5. Add the rice and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
6. Add the ham, reserved bacon and Old Bay Seasoning.
7. Add all tomatoes, sugar and chicken broth.
8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender (stir a couple of times while it's cooking).
9. Serve hot.