Named when I was serving this during my Super Bowl party, this dish is Tex-Mex delight. Pork, green salsa, refried beans, mexican rice, sour cream and tortillas are the MVPs of this recipe! Delicioso!
Ingredients:
For the pork:
- 10 lbs pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup onion powder
- 3 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 3 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato bouillon
- 2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp ground bay leaves
For the rice:
- 2 cups white long grain rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3 pcs roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp paprika
Directions:
For the pork:
- Chop the pork shoulder into bite sized pieces, about an inch in size.
- Mix all the ingredients for the pork rub.
- Place the chopped pork in a bowl and add the dry rub. Mix thoroughly, making sure that every piece is covered with the dry rub.
- Marinate overnight.
- In a heated pot, deep fry the marinated pork until brown and crispy. Set aside.
For the rice:
- In a heated pan, add 1 tbsp oil and saute the garlic and onions until soft.
- Add the tomatoes and jalapeño. Cook for about 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Place the tomato mixture, salt, chicken bouillon, and paprika. Pulse in a food processor just until combined. Set aside.
- In a heated pot, add 1 tbsp oil and saute the rice on medium heat until the rice is opaque.
- Add water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and simmer covered, until the rice is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the pureed tomato mixture. Stir until combine.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the rice absorb all the liquid. You can add more water if necessary, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Serve the rice with the fried pork, refried beans, green salsa (recipe on my site), sour cream, tortilla and lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Note:
Recipe on how to make refried beans and green salsa is also in my website. You can also add guacamole, sweet corn, or black beans!
Chop the meat Add the dry rub and mix until combined Marinate overnight Deep fry the marinated pork Saute the rice in 2 tbsp vegetable oil Add the chicken stock Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro Add the tomato mixture to the rice and mix to combine Serve with the chicharones, tortilla and salsa verde