Pork Valenciana
A simplified version of the classic Spanish paella, this dish is easy enough for everyday but plenty impressive for company.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
- 2 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 8 oz can tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/2 cup sherry
- 1/8 tsp saffron threads
- 1 cup green peas, (thawed if frozen)
- 1 4 oz jar pimento, drained
- 12 green olives
Directions
- Brown pork in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat, remove. Add onion, green pepper and garlic and remaining oil. Continue cooking until slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Return pork to pan and stir in salt, bay leaf, tomatoes and pepper. Add rice, water, bouillon and sherry. Dissolve saffron in small amount of water and add. Bring to boil, cover and simmer low 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with green peas, olives and pimientos.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Serving Suggestion: Serve with sangria and hot French bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 410
Calories from Fat 111 (27%)
(18%)Total Fat 12g
(15%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(17%)Cholesterol 50mg
(91%)Sodium 2190mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 48g
(16%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(50%)Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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