2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon bacon fat (use lard if you don’t have bacon fat, but we don't recommend using vegetable shortening since it won't add much flavor to this dish)
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 (we used vegetable, but chicken or beef will also work)
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper