Let's Make Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a must at all Puerto Rican parties and celebrations. This authentic recipe will be the star of your next event or meal!
Spice Blend
1 tablespoon (15 grams) Adobo (   • Adobo (All-Purpose Seasoning) ELEVEN ...   use 1 or 2 teaspoons for a low-sodium option
2 1/2 teaspoons (10 grams or 2 packets) Sazón con achiote (https://senseandedibility.com/sazon-r...)
2 teaspoons (6 grams) onion powder
2 teaspoons (6 grams) granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon (3 grams) black pepper
For the Arroz con Gandules
1 cup (2 small or 200-300 grams) pork chops* cut into small chunks
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil or achiote oil (https://senseandedibility.com/how-to-...)
3 cups (655 grams) long grain rice rinsed 3-4 times in cold water
1/2 cup (130 grams) sofrito (   • How to Make Sofrito (Puerto Rican Coo...  )
1/2 cup (120 milliliters or 4 ounces) tomato sauce
6 manzanilla olives pitted
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon (8 grams) chicken bouillon base (or vegetable base), optional
2 cups water plus liquid strained from gandules
15.5 ounce can (439 grams) gandules (pigeon peas) (strain liquid from can into the water for boiling)
kosher salt or adobo to taste

Find the full recipe here:
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Equipment Used:
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Intro: 0:00
Prepping the Meat: 01:31
About the Rice: 03:14
About the Gandules: 04:10
Cooking the Arroz con Gandules: 04:33
FAQ: 07:01
Outtakes: 29:11

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