Yucatan Adobo Pork-4.4 stars (161 reviews)

Ingredients

Holiday Rice (Brown Basmati)

1 1/2 cups of water
1 cup of brown basmati rice
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon of tomato paste
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, diced
1/2 teaspoon of finely minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon of lime juice
1/3 cup of green peas, frozen
1/3 cup of roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

Cumin Black Beans

2 cups of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 teaspoon of canola/olive oil blend

Grilled Pineapple & Onion (Salsa - Al Pastor)

2 cups of grilled pineapple, diced
1 cup of red onion, small dice
1 tablespoon of chopped jalapeno
2 teaspoons of roughly chopped cilantro

Spicy Roasted Green Beans

2 1/2 cups of green beans, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon of Papas Bravas seasoning (equal parts of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Add a pinch of coarse black pepper and kosher salt)
1 teaspoon of canola/olive oil blend

Adobo Pork Loin (Grilling Step)

2 lbs of marinated pork loin (brined pork loins made by soaking pork in a solution of water, sugar, and kosher salt, marinated in a blend of adobo seasoning, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, and oil)
1 tablespoon of kosher salt

Directions

Holiday Rice: Mix together water, tomato paste, salt, turmeric, and cumin. Add rice to a baking dish and pour the spiced water over it. Sprinkle diced onions and minced garlic over the rice, then top with diced butter. Bake at full steam setting (212F, 100% humidity) for 60 minutes. When cooked, toss with lime juice and mix in peas and diced tomatoes.

Cumin Black Beans: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

Grilled Pineapple & Onion Salsa - Al Pastor: Gently toss all of the ingredients together.

Spicy Roasted Green Beans: Toss green beans in oil, then season with the spice mix. Roast in an oven at 350F until lightly charred and cooked through (approx 6 minutes). Remove and cool.

Adobo Pork Loin: Remove the butchered pork loin chops from the marinade. Season with salt and grill-mark on both sides. Place on black roasting trays, and place a spoonful of leftover marinade on each piece. Roast in the oven at 325F until the internal temp reaches 155F (10-15 min). Cool and transfer to sheet trays for plating.

For plating: Start by molding your holiday rice into a round or cylindrical shape and placing it on one side of your plate. Beside the rice, spoon a generous serving of your cumin black beans. Arrange the sliced adobo pork loin in a fanned pattern next to the beans, topped with a dollop of your grilled pineapple & onion salsa. Finish the plate with a bundle of spicy roasted green beans placed next to the pork. For an added touch, garnish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley.