I know that pork is the other white meat, the healthy low-fat meat and the perfect pairing with everything. I agree with all of those points, but because of those things, it needs some help from tasty sides.
For this dinner I made one of my new favorites which I am calling "spicy, southern rice." I'm not in love with the name though, let me know if you can come up with something better?!?!
Spicy, Southern Rice
1 pkg. yellow rice (I like Carolina brand)
Fresh okra (we buy it in a dry pint at the farmer's market ... you want about two cups when cut)
1 long hot pepper (or other spicy pepper like jalapeno)
2 cloves garlic
Chop the okra into rings about 1/2" thick. Smash the garlic cloves and then roughly chop. De-seed the peppers and then chop them as well. Add the the above and the rice to a cold pan, follow directions on rice package for the amount of water to add. Stir well, increase heat to medium-low and then cover. Once the rice comes to a simmer, turn the temperature down to low and cook, covered, until the water is absorbed by the rice. Stir occasionally.
Once the rice is fully cooked, allow to sit off the heat, covered for about 10 minutes and then plate and enjoy!
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| Grilled pork loin w/ spicy, Southern rice, avocado puree and sautéed collard greens. |
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