4 lbs. meaty pork loin back ribs (should have 16 to 20 ribs)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper (1/2 med. pepper)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. butter
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 c. water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1 c. long grain rice
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. soy sauce