Authentic Puerto Rican Rice And Beans

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   Made by Goya brand and can be found in the Spanish/Latin section of your grocery store Cook white rice as instructions on package of rice say to (5 minute rice is perfectly fine).

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   make sure when you are done cooking to let excess water out of rice.

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   In saucepan, heat oil on low-medium heat and put in the ham, salted pork, or Canadian bacon.

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   once it starts to sizzle, add the garlic powder and Adobo seasoning.

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   Then add the Sofrito and Sazon con Azafran seasoning, stir.

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   Next add red beans (drain most of liquid, just a little bit is needed to pull the sauce together).

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   Mix and serve.

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   (in Puerto Rico, it is traditional to serve rice and beans with almost every meal, but mainly with pork chops (cooked with a little sofrito and adobo seasoning) on the side).

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   Enjoy (a wonderful recipe straight from the island).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.