Spanish Pork Chops and Rice

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"Reminds me of Chile Verde. Very tasty."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs pork chops (4 chops approximately 1-inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• 2⁄3 cup rice
• 1 1⁄3 cups chicken stock
• 1⁄3 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Brown chops in oil over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes.
2. Remove.
3. Add onions and green pepper to pan; cover and cook 3 minutes.
4. Add tomato, garlic, spices, salt and rice and stir 1 minutes.
5. Add stock, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Add chops and any accumulated juices.
7. Cover and cook until rice is done and chops are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with olives and parsley.

Reviews

[PalatablePastime]

The chops in this dish came out tender, moist, and delicious! The rice was very tasty without being overly tomato-ey like boxed Spanish rice, and the spices gave it an excellent flavor, without being overpowering. I think boneless chicken would be nice in this dish also! I would definitely make this dish again! Thanks for a great recipe!

 

[Heather S]

I put this all together exactly as written using only 2 pork chops and while it was simmering for 20 minutes it had a strong cumin smell which got me a little nervous BUT it was delicious! My husband liked it as well! There were no leftovers and will definitely make it again!

 

[dolores in paradise]

I'm a good cook, but did not do well with this recipe. Took 45 min. to break down the rice, than it was like mush. Chops were dry and tough made no change. Perhaps min. rice would work better. May try again, taste was good. Recipe easy.

 

[twobees]

This one surprised me. I read the ingredients and thought that it would be quick and good. It was quick and delicious! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely make again.

 

[MeganMuffins]

We really enjoyed this dish. I agree with Sue L that it's nice to have a dish of rice that isn't too tomatoey and one that has great flavor. This one really came through for us. I will be making this again soon, I'm sure!