RISOTTO WITH PIGEON PEAS AND PULLED PORK (RISOTTO CON GANDULES Y PERNIL)

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Risotto with Pigeon Peas and Pulled Pork (Risotto con Gandules y Pernil) image

Puerto Rican twist on a traditional Italian rice dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds pork shoulder roast, cut into chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 cups chicken stock, divided
1 (15 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
½ onion, finely chopped
¾ cup arborio rice
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Season pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer pork until is fork-tender, about 1 hour. Shred with a fork and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pot over medium heat. Add pigeon peas and onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in arborio rice. Pour in enough chicken stock to barely cover the rice; cook and stir until absorbed. Continue adding stock, stirring often, until each addition is absorbed and rice is tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes.
  • Fold shredded pork into the rice. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1941.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

matiwos negash
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in my household.


anny
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Indira Thapa
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of beans or lentils.


Still sick being with you
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pulled pork.


Dawn Blair
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to cook.


Uchenna Nsoedo
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This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Elizabeth Asuquo
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I'm not sure what I liked best about this dish - the creamy risotto, the tender pulled pork, or the flavorful pigeon peas.


Nickjr876
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The flavors in this dish are out of this world!


Austin Hicks
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This dish is a must-try for any foodie.


Damari Stewart
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in my household.


Nata Boxua
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I can't wait to make this dish again!


SUK PHAKHI
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Ayanda Mabaso
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Puerto Rican food or who is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.


Polo Lekalakala
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were amazing!


SPAROW GAMER 77 mughal
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Dil shah Dil
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This was my first time making risotto, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was so creamy and delicious.


Sarah Lilly
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.


Temitayo Olajire
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I'm not usually a fan of pigeon peas, but they were cooked perfectly in this dish. They were soft and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the pulled pork.


MOHAMMED NASIRU
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This was an absolutely delicious recipe! The combination of pigeon peas and pulled pork was so flavorful and unique.