Best 4 Southern Pork Rice Recipes

PORK CHOPS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice and saute until it is light brown, about 5 minutes.
• Spread the rice in a 9- by 13- by 2-inch casserole. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and arrange them on top of the rice. Pour the broth and 2/3 cup water over the chops. Spread the onion rings over the chops and sprinkle them with the pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the pork chops are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Change the oven to broil, add a bit more broth if the rice is dry and return the dish to the oven for a couple of minutes until the pork is browned.

SOUTHERN PORK CHOP AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a a 9 x 13 inch baking dish; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron or other heavy skillet on medium high. Add rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted. Transfer rice to baking dish.
• Mix together the seasonings and sprinkle both sides of the chops. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in same skillet over high and brown chops, in batches, to quickly sear, about 1 minute per side, adding additional oil as needed; remove and set aside.
• Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire and herbs. Pour half of the broth over the rice and stir together.
• Transfer chops on top of the rice along with any accumulated pan juices.
• Reduce heat on skillet to medium and add remaining tablespoon butter, onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cook and stir until slightly softened; pour over the chops.
• Deglaze pan with a splash of the remaining broth mix and transfer with remaining broth over the chops.
• Cover baking pan tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F, until chops are cooked through, most all of the liquid has been absorbed and rice has swelled up to surround chops, about 45 minutes for 1/2-inch chops and an hour or more for 3/4-inch. Internal temperature should be 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, when inserted into the side of thickest chop. Do not overcook!
• Serve with quick fix green beans or a nice mixed garden salad and some sweet tea.

SOUTHERN NECKBONES & RICE

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot bring the water to a boil and add the neckbones, salt & pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 mins.
• 2. Add the chicken broth, bell pepper, onion and shallots and boil for 20 more mins.
• 3. add the rice and simmer until the broth is absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender.
• 4. Serve.

CAJUN PORK AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix cumin and chili powder; sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoon spice mixture. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, hot sauce, salt and remaining spice mixture; pour over chops. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Stir in rice and chicken broth, breaking up pork into pieces. Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender, 12-15 minutes longer. , In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve on top of pork mixture.