Arroz con Gandules (Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas)

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1/2 cup Spanish olive oil

1 small piece salt pork

2 tablespoons Sofrito Marinade, recipe follows

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 cup rice

1 (12-ounce) can goya gandules or pigeon peas

1 teaspoon saffron

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 to 3 cups water or chicken stock

Sofrito Marinade:

1 green pepper, small dice

1/2 Spanish onion, small dice

4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped