Puerto Rican Pork Rib Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons achiote oil
• 1 pound pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons sofrito
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sazón (or 1 packet)
• 2 teaspoons adobo
• 2 tablespoons manzanilla olives
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups medium grain rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Cut the ribs into individual pieces, if you are using 1 pound of ribs you will get about 4-5 ribs. If you like, you can cut each rib in half for more bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   In a large caldero or pot over medium-high heat, add your oil. Then add your ribs and salt. Sear the ribs for 3 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   Now add the sofrito, the tomato sauce, the seasoning, the adobo and the olives. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Increase the heat to high and add the water. Once it starts to boil add the rice and stir. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the water has evaporated.

5. 5

   Once the rice is dry, stir and cover. Reduce the heat to medium and finish cooking for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy.