Pecan Asian Pork and Rice

2 pounds pork, cut in pieces
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups sliced carrots (4 medium)
1 cup yellow sweet pepper strips (1 medium)
1 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup chopped onion (large)
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 14 oz can chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons chili sauce
3 teaspoons Fat Boy Pecan Rub
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat 2 Tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook meat with 2 teaspoons of Fat Boy Pecan Rub until brown. Transfer to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Stir in carrots, sweet pepper and water chestnuts.

Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add onion; cook until just tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in broth, water, soy sauce, molasses, corn syrup, chili sauce, 1 teaspoon Fat Boy Pecan Rub and salt. Cook and stir just until mixture comes to boiling. Carefully add to meat mixture; stir to combine. Cover dish with foil.

Bake about 1 hour or until rice is tender. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving. Stir gently and serve. Sprinkle with green onion if desired.