Best 5 Instant Pot Cuban Pork Tenderloin With Rice And Beans Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Cuban cuisine with our tantalizing Instant Pot Cuban Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Beans. This delectable dish, deeply rooted in traditional Cuban flavors, promises an explosion of taste in every bite.

Our carefully crafted recipe guides you through the effortless preparation of a succulent pork tenderloin, infused with an aromatic blend of spices, citrus, and herbs. The tender and juicy pork, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, takes center stage, accompanied by perfectly cooked rice and flavorful black beans. The combination of these elements creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Havana.

But our culinary adventure doesn't stop there. Alongside the main course, we present two additional recipes that perfectly complement the Cuban Pork Tenderloin: a refreshing Cuban Black Bean Soup and a delightful Cuban Mojo Sauce. The soup, brimming with tender black beans, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of spice, offers a light and flavorful start to your meal. The Mojo Sauce, a classic Cuban condiment, adds a vibrant citrusy and garlicky touch to the pork tenderloin, further enhancing its savory profile.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, our Instant Pot Cuban Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Beans, along with the accompanying recipes, will guide you in creating an unforgettable Cuban feast. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the vibrant flavors of Cuba from the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN



Cuban Pork Tenderloin image

Made with fresh citrus and spice, this delicious Cuban Pork Tenderloin is perfect with a zesty rice and black bean salad.

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
¼ cup orange juice, fresh
¼ cup grapefruit juice, fresh
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup long-grain rice
½ orange, grated zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Using thin knife, trim silver skin from tenderloin. Mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, cilantro, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and hot pepper in gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag. Add pork, close, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, make Rice and Black Bean Salad.
  • Prepare outdoor grill for direct medium-hot grilling. For a gas grill, preheat grill on high. Adjust temperature to 400°F. For a charcoal grill, build fire and let burn until coals are covered with white ash. Spread coals and let burn for 15-20 minutes.
  • Lightly oil cooking grate. Remove pork from marinade, drain briefly, but do not scrape off solids. Place on grill and cover grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 145°F, about 20-27 minutes. Transfer to carving board and let stand 3-5 minutes. Cut on slight diagonal and serve with rice and black bean salad.
  • Rice and Black Bean Salad:
  • To make salad, bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice and cook (like pasta) until tender, about 16 minutes. Drain in wire sieve, rinse under cold water, and let cool.
  • In medium bowl, whisk orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk in oil. Add cooled rice, black beans, scallions and cilantro, and mix. Let stand at room temperature for up to 4 hours. (If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving, or rice will be hard.)

INSTANT POT® CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RICE AND BEANS



Instant Pot® Cuban Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Beans image

This one-pot Cuban pork and rice meal is a quick and easy dinner, making it perfect for the weeknight rush. The flavors of mojo-a garlic-citrus sauce popular in Cuba-are what bring this dish together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb), trimmed, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, as desired

Steps:

  • On 6-quart Instant Pot®, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat oil in insert. Add pork; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until pork releases easily from bottom of insert. Stir. Select CANCEL.
  • Stir in broth, orange juice, taco seasoning mix, garlic and cumin. Stir in beans and rice.
  • Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 12 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
  • Stir in lime juice. Top with cilantro. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

INSTANT POT® CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS



Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans image

Black beans are a staple in Cuban cooking, typically served with either yellow or white rice. Give them a good squeeze of fresh lime juice, garnish with some chopped cilantro (we also add some chopped onion and a drizzle of olive oil), and you're in for a treat. These beans freeze well and reheat beautifully in the microwave.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried black beans
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Add water, chicken broth, dried beans, vinegar, sazon, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir. Close and lock the lid, select Manual function, and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir beans and remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1291.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PRESSURE COOKER GARLICKY CUBAN PORK



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This cumin-scented, garlic-laced pork is marinated with grapefruit, lime, and fresh oregano for a flavor that's earthy and garlicky, yet bright from the citrus. The meat itself is as tender as can be, falling to shreds with the touch of a fork. Serve it over rice, or tuck it into tortillas along with some salsa and avocado to create tacos. This is one of 10 recipes from Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot" (Clarkson Potter, 2017). Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant" is available everywhere books are sold. Order your copy today.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, cookbook exclusive, meat, one pot, roasts, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 grapefruit (about 2/3 cup)
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 4- to 5-pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 pieces
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot Sauce, for serving
Tortillas, for serving (optional)
Fresh tomato salsa, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a blender or mini food processor, combine the garlic, grapefruit juice, lime zest and juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, and salt; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl and add the pork and bay leaf; toss to combine. Marinate, covered, at room temperature for 1 hour (or refrigerate for up to 6 hours).
  • Using the sauté function set on high if available, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pressure cooker (or use a large skillet). Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and shake the meat to remove any excess liquid. Cook until it is browned on all sides, about 12 minutes (you will need to do this in batches, transferring the browned pork pieces to a plate as you go).
  • When all the pork is browned, return the pieces to the pot along with any juices from the plate. (If you used a skillet, add 1 tablespoon water and use a wooden spoon to scrape the skillet well to include all the browned bits stuck to the bottom.) Add the reserved marinade to the pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 80 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Remove the pork from the cooking liquid (jus). Taste the jus, and if it seems bland or too thin, boil it down either in the pressure cooker on the sauté setting or in a separate pot on the stove until it thickens slightly and intensifies in flavor, 7 to 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and add a bit of salt if necessary. If you'd like to degrease the jus, use a fat separator to do so, or just let the jus settle and spoon the fat off the top.
  • Shred the meat, using your hands or two forks. Toss the meat with the jus to taste (be generous-1 1/2 to 2 cups should do it), and serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 548 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

INSTANT POT CUBAN MOJO PORK



Instant Pot Cuban Mojo Pork image

This Instant Pot take on the classic Cuban lechon asado means you get all the flavors of tender shredded pork shoulder in a fraction of the time. The mojo marinade, loaded with garlic and onion, is typically made with sour oranges, but a combination of oranges and limes delivers that same tang. I promise you: The mojo is so good you could drink it! If you love it as much as I do, you can even make extra to serve on the side.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 4 to 5 oranges)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 3 limes)
1/2 yellow onion, cut in large chunks
8 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder, skin and excess fat removed, cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • For the mojo: Combine the orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, cumin, 3 teaspoons kosher salt and a few grinds pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and the mojo is emulsified. Set aside.
  • For the pork: Pierce some small slashes in the pork with a sharp paring knife to allow the mojo marinade to penetrate. Place the pork in a large bowl. Add the mojo, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, remove the pork from the bowl and dab off the excess marinade. Reserve the marinade in the bowl for cooking.
  • Set a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot® to saute and add the canola oil (see Cook's Note). Cook each piece of pork until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Depending on the size of your pork and Instant Pot, you may need to do this in batches. Combine all the pork with the reserved marinade in the pot. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour. (It will take 8 to 10 minutes to come up to pressure.)
  • After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for natural release. After 20 minutes, being careful to release any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove the pork to a medium bowl. Strain the liquid from the Instant Pot through a fine-mesh sieve, then remove and discard the grease and solids. Return the liquid to the pot, set to saute and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, shred the pork with 2 forks. Once the sauce is reduced, toss with the shredded pork and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and has a uniform thickness. This will ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the pork tenderloin: This will help the marinade penetrate the meat and result in a more flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcook the pork tenderloin: Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat, so it is important to cook it to the proper internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will result in dry, tough meat.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade for this recipe is made with a combination of citrus juices, spices, and herbs. This will help to infuse the pork tenderloin with flavor.
  • Cook the rice and beans according to the package directions: This will ensure that they are properly cooked and have the right texture.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with the rice and beans, and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This Instant Pot Cuban Pork Tenderloin with Rice and Beans is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The pork tenderloin is tender and flavorful, and the rice and beans are a perfect accompaniment. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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