Spanish Pork Tenderloin With Olives

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
A heavy skillet works best for this recipe, which calls for browning the pork then deglazing the pan.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 (5-ounce) package yellow rice
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon black pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
* 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
* 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
* 3 cups vertically sliced onion (about 1 pound)
* 1 cup green bell pepper strips
* 1 cup red bell pepper strips
* 2/3 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
* 6 bay leaves
* 3 garlic cloves, sliced
== Directions ==
# Cook rice according to package directions, omitting fat; keep warm.
# Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
# Combine flour and next 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
# Seal and shake to coat.
# Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet.
# Add half of pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
# Remove pork from pan.
# Repeat procedure with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining pork.
# Add vinegar to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits.
# Add onion and remaining 7 ingredients, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.
# Return pork to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated.
# Discard bay leaves.
# Serve over rice.
Yield: 6 servings (Serving size: 1 1/3 cups pork mixture and about 1/2 cup rice)
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