Dominican Pork Locrio

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

Season the pork with sour orange, salt, black pepper, garlic paste, celery, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh coriander. Cover and refrigerate for at least five hours or overnight.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a large pot until the sugar begins to brown.

Add the marinated pork to the pot and brown it evenly, stirring every 2 minutes for about 45 minutes.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another minute to brown it with the meat.

Pour in 4.5 cups of pre-heated water, add 10 olives, and seasoning powder. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, taste and adjust salt if necessary. Add 3 cups of washed and drained rice, stir, and lower the heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes.

Check the rice after 3 minutes, then cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the water has evaporated.

Seal the pot with aluminum foil and cook on minimum heat for 20 minutes to create a crust at the bottom.

After 20 minutes, uncover and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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