Arroz con Tocino (Puerto Rican Rice with Salt Pork) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 pound salt pork, or thick cut bacon, diced
• 1 cup white onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 heaping tablespoon recaito seasoning base, store-bought or homemade
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Cilantro, to garnish
• 1 large egg per serving, optional