Wild Rice Pilaf - Char-Griller

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter, divided
• 1 Carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped
• 1 Shallot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Wild rice
• Chicken broth
• Fresh sage, with stem
• 1 Bay leaf
• 3-5 Stems of fresh thyme
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup Pepitas
• 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
• Smoked sea salt, to taste