Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Mandarin Pork and Wild Rice dish, featuring tender pork infused with tangy mandarin oranges and aromatic spices, perfectly complemented by fluffy wild rice. This delectable meal offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, leaving your taste buds dancing. Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and essential ingredient information, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Additionally, discover variations on this classic recipe, including a flavorful Slow Cooker Mandarin Pork and Wild Rice version, a zesty Mandarin Pork and Quinoa bowl, and a delightful Mandarin Pork and Brown Rice stir-fry. Embark on this culinary adventure and elevate your taste buds to new heights!
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MANDARIN PORK AND WILD RICE
Mandarin oranges add a splash of color and citrus flavor to this tasty entree shared by Melanie Gable of Roseville, Michigan. With just a few minutes of prep, it's a complete meal in a flash.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil. Meanwhile, drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside. , Add the water, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, onions and reserved juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and liquid is absorbed. Stir in oranges; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MANDARIN PORK AND WILD RICE
The source is the Jan/Feb issue of Simple and Delicious magazine, and it is exactly what the title of the magazine promises... simple and delicious. If you are looking for a quick weeknight meal that your family will enjoy, give this tasty recipe a try. It was a hit for us!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with pepper and salt.
- In a large skillet, brown pork in oil.
- Meanwhile, drain oranges, reserving juice; set oranges aside.
- Add water, rice mix with contents of seasoning packet, onions and reserved juice to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in oranges; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 80.8, Sodium 329.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 31
Tips:
- To save time, buy pre-cooked wild rice or cook it ahead of time.
- For added flavor, marinate the pork in the soy sauce, garlic, and ginger mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have mandarin oranges, you can use canned mandarin oranges, drained and rinsed.
- Serve the pork and wild rice with steamed broccoli or other vegetables for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This Mandarin Pork and Wild Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the wild rice is nutty and flavorful. The mandarin oranges add a sweet and tangy flavor that brightens up the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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