This Dominican Pork Locrio is more than just a recipe—it’s a full-on experience that celebrates the rich cultural and gastronomic tapestry of the Dominican Republic. Serve it with love, savor it with passion, and let every bite tell you a story.
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Ingredients
3tablespoonsolive oildivided
0.33poundPork chopsdiced in bite sizes pieces
0.33pound smoke pork chopsdiced in bite sizes pieces
1cupSpanish corizodiced in bite sizes pieces
1cupLonganiza sausagediced in bite sizes pieces
2cubanela peppersdiced
½teaspoonoregano
1red oniondiced
3garlic clovescrushed
½teaspoonpepper
1tablespoontomato paste
3teaspoonssalt
4cupsrice
1tablespoonbitter orangeoptional, but it adds a zing
1/4cupolivesif you're into that
1/2cupcilantro
Instructions
Browning the Meats
Heat Oil: Fire up half the oil in your favorite pot over medium heat. Toss in the meats and cook until they’re golden-brown. If there’s excess fat, get rid of it.
Sautéing the Veggies and Spices
Cook Veggies: Throw in the veggies, oregano, onion, garlic, and pepper. Sauté until they’re well cooked.
Add Tomato Paste and Rice: Stir in the tomato paste, rice, and salt until everything’s combined.
Cooking the Rice
Add Water: Pour in water (check your rice’s instructions) and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat, cover, and stir occasionally. If you’re a fan of crispy rice, now’s your chance for some magic.
Simmer: After about 15 minutes, uncover, drizzle in the rest of the oil, and scatter the cilantro for that glossy, tasty finish. Cook for another 10 minutes. Taste the rice; it should be fluffy and flavorful. If it needs more time, let it simmer a few more minutes on low heat.