Puerto Rican Rice with Chicken (Arroz Con Pollo)

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Main Dishes, Poultry, Grains
A
2 1/2lbChicken pieces
B*CRUSH AND MIX IN MORTAR
2Peppercorns (whole black pepper)
2Cloves garlic peeled
1tsDried oregano (pref. fresh)
4 1/2tsSalt
2tsOlive oil
1tsVinegar
C
1tbLard or vegetable oil
1ozSalt pork
2ozLean cured ham (wash and dice salt pork and ham)
D
1Onion peeled
1Green pepper, seeded
3Sweet chili peppers, seeded
1Tomato
6Fresh cilantro leaves (chop everything in small pieces)
E
1/2tsSalt
10Olives stuffed with pimientos
1tbCapers
1/4cTomato sauce
2tbFat or "achiote coloring"
3cRice
F
1cn(17 oz) green peas (petit pois)
G
1cn(4 oz) pimientos
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