Instructions

  1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Set oven to second-lowest rack (or middle rack).
  3. Grease a Dutch oven (use one that has a tight-fitting lid).
  4. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat; add in brown rice, onion, garlic and coarse black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add in broth and seasoned salt; bring just to a boil stirring with a spoon; remove from heat then carefully transfer to prepared casserole dish.
  6. Cover with a lid or foil.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour or until rice is tender.
  8. Fluff with a fork.
  9. **NOTE** to make omitting the onion and garlic; place the rice in a casserole dish with the salt.
  10. On top of the stove heat the broth or water with butter or oil until very hot, then pour over the rice; mix with a spoon.
  11. Cover with foil or a lid and bake for about 1 hour or until desired texture.