Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 pound pigeon peas (gandules, rinsed and soaked overnight, then cooked until tender)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or use achiote oil)
• 1/4 pound salt pork (chopped (or use bacon))
• 1/4 pound lean ham (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/4 cup sofrito
• 1 cup chopped green olives
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 2 cups medium or long grain rice (rinsed at least 3 times)
• 2 ounces tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth (or use the reserved liquid from soaking the beans)
• Salt and pepper to taste