Corn and Rice

Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until the grease begins to render. Stir in the onion bell pepper and thyme; cook until the onion is nearly translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the tomato sauce browning sauce salt black pepper and red pepper flakes; stir; simmer another 3 minutes. Add the corn; simmer another 3 minutes. Slowly pour the water into the mixture while stirring. Raise the heat to high and stir in the rice; bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the rice has absorbed all the moisture about 30 minutes; fluff with a fork to serve.