1/4 lb. diced salt pork, ham or smoked pork butt
1 med. onion
1 med. tomato
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. long grain rice
3 c. boiling water
Salt and pepper

Cook salt pork, onion, tomato and garlic in vegetable oil. Cover, medium heat, stirring frequently until onion is tender. Stir in rice, cook 5 minutes. Stir in boiling water.

Reduce heat to low; simmer covered 10 minutes. Remove cover, cool stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 6 servings.