Peas and Rice

Ingredients

 * 1/4	lb	Salt Pork, chopped
 * 1	tbl	Vegetable Oil
 * 1	x	Onion, chopped
 * 1/2	cup	Green Bell Pepper, chopped
 * 1	stalk	of Celery, chopped
 * 2	x	Tomatoes, fresh, chopped
 * 2	tbl	Tomato Paste
 * 2	tsp	Thyme
 * 2	x	Cayenne chiles, stems and seeds removed.Or substitute 1 Habanero
 * 2	cup	Rice
 * 1/2	cup	Pigeon Peas
 * 1	qt	Chicken Broth
 * Salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Fry the salt pork to render the fat. Add the oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery and saute until soft.
 * 2) Stir in the tomato paste, thyme and chile and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Add the rice, peas, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes.