Cuban Congri

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
 * 2 inch cube of salt Pork
 * 3 cloves of garlic
 * 1 medium Onion
 * 1/4 green pepper
 * 4 ounces tomato sauce
 * 1 cup long grain white rice
 * 1 can dark red kidney beans
 * 1-1/2 cups water
 * 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

 * 1) In blender or food processor, purée Onion and green pepper together (add a little water if needed).
 * 2) Set aside. In Dutch oven heat the oil on medium-high heat.
 * 3) Add the salt Pork and garlic cloves.
 * 4) Sauté until browned. Discard the garlic.
 * 5) Add the Onion and pepper mixture to theoil, stir and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 6) Add the tomato sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes until the sauce is a deep, rich red.
 * 7) Stir in the rice and mix well.
 * 8) Add beans, water and salt and stir.
 * 9) Cook on high heat, uncovered until water begins to boil.
 * 10) Adjust heat to low.
 * 11) Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

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