Carne de Puerco con Morisqueta (Wood-Fired Pork with Rice)

Steps

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1. 1
   Start browning the pork ahead of time in a pot, since it takes a while to cook through and develop color.
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2. 2
   Prepare the salsa ingredients: tomatoes, serrano peppers, a small chili, an extra quarter tomato, garlic and onion.
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   Rinse the rice, then combine it in a pot with onion, a little salt, water, and a splash of oil to cook the morisqueta rice.
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4. 4
   Let the rice simmer gently until fully cooked, while keeping an eye on the pork as it continues to brown.
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5. 5
   Once the pork starts browning, add a bit of lard to help it turn golden and develop more flavor.
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   While the pork keeps browning, blend the tomatoes, peppers, garlic and onion with a little salt and water to make the salsa, working in two batches since it won't all fit at once.
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   Once the pork is golden brown, pour the blended salsa into the pot with the meat.
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   Let the pork simmer in the salsa, stirring occasionally so the meat fully absorbs the sauce's flavor.
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   Meanwhile, heat up the pre-cooked beans to have everything ready together.
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    Once the pork is done simmering, remove it from the pot — it should look rich and tender.
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    To serve, plate the morisqueta rice first, add the beans, then top with the pork in salsa and enjoy.
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