Leftover Pulled Pork Spanish Rice Mexican Rice Recipes

PORK SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges and top with minced cilantro.

LEFTOVER PULLED PORK SPANISH RICE (MEXICAN RICE)

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
• Once the oil is hot add onions and sauté until softened, about 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in corn and continue cooking for another minute or two.
• Add the rice and sauté the rice, stirring frequently until the grains are lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Continue stirring the rice continuously so the rice does not burn.
• Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and sauté briefly, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in salt and spices until rice is coated evenly.
• Stir in roasted chiles and then tomato sauce.
• Once everything is incorporated, slowly pour in the chicken stock.
• Once the liquid begins to boil, cover the pot and reduce to low heat.
• Cook until the all of the liquid is absorbed, about 25-30 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, keep the cover on, and allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes.
• Gently fluff the rice and stir in the shredded pork.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges (optional).

DOUBLE-DUTY PORK WITH SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice; cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Add broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 40-45 minutes. Add pork; heat through.

LEFTOVER RICE MADE INTO SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Saute onion until soft.
• Add garlic and saute another minute.
• Add the rice and saute a couple more minutes.
• Add tomato sauce, water, and coriander.
• Stir and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is absorbed and the rice has lost most of its stickiness.
• Salt and pepper to taste.