Baby Pork Ribs With Yellow Rice

==Ingredients==
* 2 1/2 lbs lean baby Pork ribs, or 2 lbs. lean Pork chunks
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp each ground cumin, salt, black pepper, dried oregano and ground bay leaf
* 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 med red bell pepper, cut in julienne strips
* 1 med Onion, chopped
* 2 cups white rice, uncooked
* 1 tbsp dried parsley, or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 tsp ground cumin
* 2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste
* 1 tsp yellow rice/saffron-based seasoning such as bijol, or goya with saffron
* 1/2 cup white cooking wine
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 10 oz frozen green peas
==Directions==
# Remove any excess fat from Pork and discard. Cut ribs into smallest portions possible, or if using Pork chunks, cut into 2" to 3" cubes.
# In a large ziploc bag, combine Pork with lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each of seasonings listed. Seal and turn or shake to mix.
# Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning at least once.
# Heat olive oil in large heavy pan over high heat.
# Drain any excess lemon juice and discard.
# Brown Pork, stirring and scraping up from bottom frequently. Turn heat down slightly as Pork starts to brown.
# Add chopped red pepper and Onion. Continue to saute, scraping and stirring. Don't allow the juices to burn; turn fire down as required.
# Measure out and combine white rice, 1/2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp salt, black pepper, parsley and minced garlic.
# When onions and peppers start to brown (or if pan drippings start to get too dark), add rice mixture. Stir and scrape bottom for 1 minute more.
# Add white wine and scrape to deglaze the pan.
# Add 4 cups of chicken broth (if y ou are short some of the broth, complete the liquid amount with water).
# Mix in the yellow rice/saffron seasoning.
# Stir while bringing to a full boil.
# Cover tightly, and turn to lowest simmer for 20 minutes.
# Shortly before the dish is finished, microwave the Peas according to package instructions. Do not overcook.
# When rice and Pork dish are done, mix half the Peas into the dish, and scatter the rest on top as garnish.
# You may also garnish with strips of canned or bottled pimento if desired.
== External links ==
* more at sneakykitchen.com
Category:Healthy Main Dishes
Category:Pork Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes