Mexican Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons rendered lard or bacon fat or vegetable/canola oil
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1.5 cups yellow or white onion, peeled and diced
• 4 cups rich chicken stock, or bouillon dissolved in water
• 1-2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
• 2 cups long grain white rice