Portuguese Tomato Rice

 This is a delicious accompaniment to a Portuguese meal.

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups fresh tomatoes cored and cut into large one inch chunks (save any juice from cutting)
• 1½ cups broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, melt bacon fat in the oil over medium high.
2. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes with their juice, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add stock, bring to a boil and add rice, salt and pepper.
5. Cover and after it comes to a boil, lower to a gentle simmer and cook 20 minutes covered.
6. Remove from heat and fluff with fork before serving.