Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice Recipe

Name: Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil; 2 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small white onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 2 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups white rice; 2 pinches saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Salt; 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, about 2 1/2 pounds total weight; 4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin; 4 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons anise seed; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 limes, zested; 2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning) or coarse salt and pepper; EVOO - Extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil, to coat; Optional garnishes: chopped mango or kiwi, or chopped cilantro and scallions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups white rice
2 pinches saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, about 2 1/2 pounds total weight
4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons anise seed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 limes, zested
2 tablespoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning) or coarse salt and pepper
EVOO - Extra-virgin olive oil, or vegetable oil, to coat
Optional garnishes: chopped mango or kiwi, or chopped cilantro and scallions

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Heat medium pot with tight fitting lid over medium high heat.
3
Add oil and bacon and brown bacon.
4
Add onions and peppers and saute 5 minutes.
5
Bring broth to a boil.
6
Add rice.
7
Cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer.
8
Cook 15 to 18 minutes, until rice is tender.
9
For pork, cut 4 slits into each loin and nest garlic and bay into meat.
10
Place meat on nonstick baking sheet.
11
Combine the spices.
12
Coat meat with oil.
13
Rub spices over the pork tenderloins and place in oven.
14
Roast meat 25 minutes.
15
Remove from oven.
16
Let juices redistribute, then slice and serve with soffrito rice and garnishes of chopped tropical fruit or chopped cilantro and scallions.
17
Suggested drink: mojitos!

960

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, 2 slices bacon, chopped, 1 small white onion, chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice

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