Baby Pork Ribs With Yellow Rice

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 lbs lean baby Pork ribs, or 2 lbs. lean Pork chunks
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice
 * 1/2 tsp each ground cumin, salt, black pepper, dried oregano and ground bay leaf
 * 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 med red bell pepper, cut in julienne strips
 * 1 med Onion, chopped
 * 2 cups white rice, uncooked
 * 1 tbsp dried parsley, or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped
 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1/2 tsp ground cumin
 * 2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste
 * 1 tsp yellow rice/saffron-based seasoning such as bijol, or goya with saffron
 * 1/2 cup white cooking wine
 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * 10 oz frozen green peas

Directions

 * 1) Remove any excess fat from Pork and discard. Cut ribs into smallest portions possible, or if using Pork chunks, cut into 2" to 3" cubes.
 * 2) In a large ziploc bag, combine Pork with lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each of seasonings listed. Seal and turn or shake to mix.
 * 3) Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning at least once.
 * 4) Heat olive oil in large heavy pan over high heat.
 * 5) Drain any excess lemon juice and discard.
 * 6) Brown Pork, stirring and scraping up from bottom frequently. Turn heat down slightly as Pork starts to brown.
 * 7) Add chopped red pepper and Onion. Continue to saute, scraping and stirring. Don't allow the juices to burn; turn fire down as required.
 * 8) Measure out and combine white rice, 1/2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp salt, black pepper, parsley and minced garlic.
 * 9) When onions and peppers start to brown (or if pan drippings start to get too dark), add rice mixture. Stir and scrape bottom for 1 minute more.
 * 10) Add white wine and scrape to deglaze the pan.
 * 11) Add 4 cups of chicken broth (if y ou are short some of the broth, complete the liquid amount with water).
 * 12) Mix in the yellow rice/saffron seasoning.
 * 13) Stir while bringing to a full boil.
 * 14) Cover tightly, and turn to lowest simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 15) Shortly before the dish is finished, microwave the Peas according to package instructions. Do not overcook.
 * 16) When rice and Pork dish are done, mix half the Peas into the dish, and scatter the rest on top as garnish.
 * 17) You may also garnish with strips of canned or bottled pimento if desired.