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Pork: Rocking Rice and Ham

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion -- chopped
1 red bell pepper -- cut into 1/2-inch -- dice
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 cloves garlic -- finely minced
2 pounds baked ham -- cut into 1-inch -- cubes
1 can plum tomatoes -- (28 ounces), with -- the juices
1 cup water or chicken broth
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper -- to taste




Recipe

1. Place the oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, adding the garlic during the last 5 minutes. Add the ham and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

2. Add the tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, stir in the parsley and season to taste.

Serves 6.

Notes: : Add the garlic for 5 minutes only, to be sure that it doesn't burn. If you like your rice less red, remove a bit of the tomato juice and substitute water.