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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