No matter how you cook it, pork and rice are just plain good!
This is a great all-in-one skillet meal — which cuts down on the cleanup! Makes us love it even more!
Arroz Con Puerco (Pork with Rice)
Prep Time: 5-7 Min
Cook Time: 2 Hrs
Ready In: 2 Hrs 7 Min
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon anatto oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups MAHATMA rice
- 1-1/2 cups fresh green peas
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté pork until lightly browned.
- Add anatto oil and gently stir pork.
- Add garlic and sauté for two minutes.
- Add enough water to cover and simmer, covered, over low heat until the pork is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.
- Drain liquid from skillet and measure.
- Add enough water to make the quantity of 4 cups.
- Return liquid to the skillet, stir in rice and peas. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice and peas are tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
