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Rice with smoked pork chops (locrio de chuleta ahumada)

Course Main
Cuisine Dominican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author biteslife.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of rice
  • 4 smoked pork chops
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of bija ground annatto seeds
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons of homemade season all
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 cups of water

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork chops in small pieces (approx. 2x2 inches). Cut around the bone. The bone will also be used to add flavor to the rice in this dish.
  2. Chop the onion and carrot in small pieces.
  3. Slice each tomato in four to six pieces.
  4. Crush the garlic.
  5. In a medium sauce pan, add the oil and allow it to heat on medium.
  6. Add the chopped onions and stir until they become transparent.
  7. Add the garlic and the pork chops. Stir and add the annatto, along with the tomatoes.
  8. Add the water and bring to a boil.
  9. Add the rice, carrots and salt. If you are using homemade season all, add it at this point.
  10. Allow the water to evaporate, stirring frequently.
  11. Once the water is gone, cover and simmer on low fire for 20 minutes.
  12. Serve with your favorite greens.
  13. Enjoy!