Sauteed Cuban Pork With Rice And Red Beans Recipe

Name: Sauteed Cuban Pork With Rice And Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless pork loin Cut Into 24 Cubes, About 1 to 2 Inches Square; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 white onion Medium, Cut Into 1/2-inch Rings; 2 limes Cut Into Wedges; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 cloves garlic Crushed Under a Knife and Peeled; 1/3 cup shallots Chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped, or 1 Tablespoon Dried; 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped, or 1 Tablespoon Dried; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion Chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper Seeded and Chopped; 1/2 cup red bell pepper Seeded and Chopped; 4 cloves garlic Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 15 ounces red beans; 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth Canned; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Chopped or 2 Teaspoons Dried; 1/2 Platano Maduro Ripe Sweet Plantain*, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste Mixed With 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups cooked white rice Medium Grain, Chilled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 Platanos Maduros Ripe Sweet Plantains*, Sliced on a Diagonal Into 18 Rounds

Try this homemade Sauteed Cuban Pork With Rice And Red Beans recipe the whole family will love. Made with pork loin, olive oil, white onion and Wedges. …

This Sauteed Cuban Pork With Rice And Red Beans relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as olive oil, limes cut into wedges, fresh lemon juice and fresh lime juice. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1614 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

2 pounds boneless pork loin Cut Into 24 Cubes, About 1 to 2 Inches Square
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion Medium, Cut Into 1/2-inch Rings
2 limes Cut Into Wedges
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 cloves garlic Crushed Under a Knife and Peeled
1/3 cup shallots Chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped, or 1 Tablespoon Dried
1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped, or 1 Tablespoon Dried
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion Chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper Seeded and Chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper Seeded and Chopped
4 cloves garlic Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
15 ounces red beans
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth Canned
1/2 cup fresh cilantro Chopped or 2 Teaspoons Dried
1/2 Platano Maduro Ripe Sweet Plantain*, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste Mixed With 2 Tablespoons Water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups cooked white rice Medium Grain, Chilled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 Platanos Maduros Ripe Sweet Plantains*, Sliced on a Diagonal Into 18 Rounds

1
Process the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2
Put the pork in a 1-gallon sealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Close the bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
3
Remove pork from the marinade, pat the pork dry on paper towels to remove excess marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to lose its chill.
4
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, green and red peppers, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the paprika and cumin and cook 1 minute more, until fragrant. Stir in the beans, broth, cilantro, platano pieces, tomato sauce, and salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by about half, 10 to 15 minutes. Add cooked rice and mix it in, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and partially cover to keep warm.
5
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion rings.Cook, stirring occasionally, just until they beginning to turn translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
6
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat. Add half of the pork in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and pork shows the barest sign of pink when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife or until a digital meat thermometer reads between 145 degrees F. and 160 degrees F., about 6 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining pork and oil. Return pork and any juices to the skillet. Add the onions and toss well. Remove from the heat.
7
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the platanos rounds and cook until the undersides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip them over and brown reverse sides, about 2 minutes more.
8
Divide the pork, onions, rice, and platanos among six dinner plates. Add the lime wedges and serve.

1614

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds boneless pork loin Cut Into 24 Cubes, About 1 to 2 Inches Square, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 white onion Medium, Cut Into 1/2-inch Rings, 2 limes Cut Into Wedges, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Cuban Pork With Rice And Red Beans 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1614 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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