Puerto Rican Pork Rib Rice

5 from 3 votes

All you need is one pot and less than an hour to make fluffy delicious rice with ribs that you will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin, Puerto Rican

Servings:

Calories: 662kcal

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.
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.
Now add the sofrito, the tomato sauce, the seasoning, the adobo and the olives. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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.
Once the rice is dry, stir and cover. Reduce the heat to medium and finish cooking for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Substitutions- You can use vegetable oil for achiote oil.
Making- This recipe is made on the stovetop but it can be made in a rice cooker. First, you must sear the ribs. If your rice cooker gets hot enough sear the ribs in it if not use a pan. Then cook the rice following the recipe.
Storing- Store in an airtight container or a freezer bag. Keep in the freezer for 1 month and no more than 3 days in the fridge.