CUBAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN AND SOFFRITO RICE

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This is one of the first Rachel Ray recipes I ever made. We've had this dish more than a dozen times and it is a success each time. *I have never used anise seed in this recipe and its never compromised the flavor.

Provided by ltlmishu

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small white onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups white rice
2 pinches saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
2 pork tenderloin, trimmed, about 2 1/2 lbs
4 garlic cloves, cracked away from skin
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons anise seed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 limes, zest of
2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning (recommend ( McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning)
extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, to coat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Heat medium pot with tight fitting lid over medium high heat. Add oil and bacon and brown bacon. Add onions and peppers and saute 5 minutes. Bring broth to a boil. Add rice. Cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • For pork, cut 4 slits into each loin and nest garlic and bay into meat. Place meat on nonstick baking sheet. Combine the spices. Coat meat with oil. Rub spices over the pork tenderloins and place in oven. Roast meat 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let juices redistribute, then slice and serve with soffrito rice.
  • Enjoy with mojitos!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 628.8, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.5

Brianna webb
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This recipe is delicious! The pork is tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Its Rahul
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the rice is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zulfiquar Ali
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy.


7T5
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy.


Brandon Busby
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Yohan Dilshan
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the rice is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tahomid ff
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rakesh Rai
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alicia Bonngard
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavors of the pork and rice. The pork was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vim Kumar
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This recipe is delicious! The pork is tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tsholofelo tigelo Kelebohile
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the rice is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lolo Loo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy.


small jr
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy.


friends sarkel youtub tv
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


lilmed onfire
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the rice is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Makai Fall
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The pork is so tender and juicy, and the rice is flavorful and fluffy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Scott Stain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Altan_Ochir Batsaikhan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Life Ster
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavors of the pork and rice. The pork was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bio Kwaku Lawrence
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This Cuban spiced pork tenderloin and soffrito rice is an absolute delight! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked with a delicious blend of spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


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