Hot German Rice Salad

6 slices bacon, cut 1/4" pieces
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small carrot, grated
2 tablespoons minced parsley
4 cups cooked rice

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Pour off fat; return 2 T. to onions are tender. Stir in rice, carrot, and parsley. Heat through, about 5 minutes. This sauce is basically the same for German potato salad, just add celery seed. It is also good on lightly sauteed cabbage. Serves 6.