Cuban Pork, Black Beans, and Yellow Rice

By Addie

"The cumin, lime, and cilantro combined with the kick of red pepper makes this a great, Cuban-style dish. Serve with some crusty bread, and you're good to go!"

Ingredients

• BLACK BEANS:
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, NOT drained
• 1/4 cup white onions, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (only fresh or frozen, not dried!)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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• PORK:
• 1 lb pork, cut into 1 inch pieces ( I buy pre-cut stew pork)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( to taste)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• RICE:
• 1 (16 ounce) packages yellow rice ( I prefer Vigo)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare yellow rice according to package directions.

To prepare the black beans, combine the first seven ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer on a back burner, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Combine remaining dry ingredients (flour, cumin, oregano, cayenne, onion powder, and garlic powder) in a 1 gallon zipper bag.

Add pork to bag and shake vigorously to coat. Remove pork from bag and add to hot oil. Brown on all sides, stirring until done. Remove pork to a plate and turn off heat to skillet.

Pour black bean mixture into skillet to absorb pork drippings, stir gently until combined.

To serve, put a scoop of yellow rice on each plate, topped with a generous ladle of black beans.

Top with pork and garnish with lime wedge and sprig of cilantro.
Serve with crusty bread.
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REVIEWS:

WOW - FANTASTIC! And quick and easy!! The spice combo for the pork was perfect. With many dishes, I find the meat to be on the mild side unless you make some changes. This recipe hit it!! BTW, Cassava bread was a perfect match. Thanks for posting it!

Awesome ! Looking for a way to spice up pork and since making your recipe 8 months ago I fiend for it once a week. Love the combo of Cumin, Lime,Cilantro, a must with fresh ingredients. Thanks for sharing!

Great recipe, I made this tonight and the Family loved it. Very fast and easy to cook. The Lime is essential to the taste.

Excellent. Just made the rice and beans as my DH and I aren't eating meat at this time (can't wait to try it with the pork!) Omitted the white onion & added 4 chopped scallions at the end. Also added about 1 Tablespoon of chili sauce. Thanks!

This was wonderful! I did this as an OAMC meal. I dumped all the ingredients for the black beans in a large freezer bag and sealed it, then did the same for the pork. I shook it to coat and then squeezed all the air out. I put the pork, black beans and the yellow rice into a 3rd large freezer bag, printed your recipe then froze it. I thawed it overnight in the fridge and then followed directions. Awesome!

Wow was this ever GOOD! I left out the onions (personal preference) otherwise made exactly as specified, right down to serving with hot crusty bread. The lime and cilantro were a perfect pairing with the beans. The pork was well-coated and well seasoned, and that wonderful yellow rice just pulled the whole dish together. Not difficult to make, beautiful presentation, wonderful dish! Loved it!