Grandpa Brown's Fried Rice

My Grandpa Brown would make this rice almost every time we saw him. My family will usually eat this with grilled chicken.

• 2 Cups cooked white rice, warmed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp bacon fat
• 1/2 bacon, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced 
• 4 oz button mushrooms, chopped (sometimes he would use shiitake)
• soy sauce, optional

In a large skillet on medium heat, cook bacon pieces until desired doneness. Drain all but 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp bacon fat. Set bacon aside. Take out 1 tbsp of bacon fat and set aside for use later. Beat egg with a little bit of water. Using the same skillet as the bacon- with the remaining fat, cook egg like an omelet, cooking one side then flipping it over and cooking the other side. Remove egg and place on cutting board to cool for a moment. Slice into thin slices. Place bacon and reserved 1 tbsp bacon fat back into large skillet on medium high heat. Add onion and mushrooms, cooking and stirring for 2 minutes, or until vegetables are a little tender. Add rice and egg, and stir and blend together. Sprinkle in soy sauce, about 2 teaspoons, and stir well.-Written by Gary Brown (my dad)

Makes 4-6 Servings.