Spicy Rice With Pork And Tomatillos Recipe

Name: Spicy Rice With Pork And Tomatillos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ancho chili peppers; 1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla ); 1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 tomatillos, cored and cut into eighths; 12 ounces pork tenderloin; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 ancho chili peppers
1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla )
1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 tomatillos, cored and cut into eighths
12 ounces pork tenderloin
Salt to taste

1
Place peppers in a small saucepan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a simmer.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Let stand until peppers are soft, about 10 minutes.
5
Drain.
6
Stem and seed the peppers.
7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
8
Follow the directions for Mexican rice, pureeing the cumin and the peppers with the tomato mixture in Step 1.
9
Continue as in main recipe, adding the tomatillos with the chicken broth and salt in Step 3.
10
Meanwhile, place the pork tenderloin on a baking sheet.
11
Roast until pork is tender and slightly pink inside, about 15 minutes.
12
Cut into 1-inch cubes.
13
When liquid has been absorbed, place the pork over the rice before covering the pot with the towel.
14
Cover and continue as in main recipe.
15
Stir to distribute pork.
16
Serve hot.

935

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Protein

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ancho chili peppers, 1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla ), 1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy Rice With Pork And Tomatillos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Rice With Pork And Tomatillos

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Variations & substitutions

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