Mexican Rice (Red Chile Rice)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup crushed or 1 cup finely diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tsp. chipotle sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• The juice of 1 lime (about 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. Manteca (Lard), Bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cilantro for garnish (if desired)