Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate

• Meat

  • 1 tbsp Bacon fat

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 cups Tomatoes, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 1 1/2 cups Broth

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup White rice, long grain

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat (use lard if you don’t have bacon fat, but we dont recommend using vegetable shortening since it wont add much flavor to this dish)
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes cored and cut into large one inch chunks (save any juice from cutting)
• 1½ cups broth (we used vegetable, but chicken or beef will also work)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt bacon fat in the oil over medium high.
• Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with their juice, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add stock, bring to a boil and add rice, salt and pepper.
• Cover and after it comes to a boil, lower to a gentle simmer and cook 20 minutes covered.
• Remove from heat and fluff with fork before serving.