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

Matthew Williamson
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's flavorful, elegant, and easy to make.


MDOE FRANCIS KETTO
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy.


Brittany Johnson
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The soffritto rice is packed with hidden veggies.


Catto19 Catto19
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I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed the soffritto rice. It was flavorful and filling.


Sunusi Umar
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The pork was tender and the rice was flavorful.


Hamza Adel
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I'm not a fan of pork, but I loved this dish. The spices gave the pork a delicious flavor that I couldn't get enough of.


FEARLESS GAMING PRBH
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork tenderloin. It's also a great dish to serve at a potluck.


Penny Wise
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I'm not a fan of Cuban food, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The pork was tender and the rice was flavorful.


Anish raj
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Steve Hall
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I'm a picky eater, but I loved this dish. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the soffritto rice was the perfect accompaniment.


Sarfraz Arshad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ButtNutPeanut Playz
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I substituted brown rice for the white rice and it was still very good.


Mahreen Mahreen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lizzy Bel
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The pork was a bit dry for my taste, but the soffritto rice was delicious.


Ngobe George
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially loved the soffritto rice.


Md shajib Biswas
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I'm not usually a fan of pork tenderloin, but this recipe changed my mind. The Cuban spices gave it a delicious flavor that I couldn't get enough of.


Avianna Johnson
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This Cuban-spiced pork tenderloin was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing, and the pork was cooked to perfection.


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