Traditional Pork in Salsa with Morisqueta Rice

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the pork into pieces and start browning it in a pot; let it cook slowly to develop color, which takes some time.
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2. 2
   Prepare the salsa ingredients: tomatoes, serrano peppers, a small chili, a quarter tomato, garlic, and onion.
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3. 3
   Prepare the rice and onion for the morisqueta (rice dish).
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4. 4
   Add the washed rice and onion to a pot, season with salt, and add water to cook the rice.
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5. 5
   Once the pork starts to brown, add a bit of lard to help it turn golden and flavorful.
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6. 6
   While the pork continues browning, blend the salsa ingredients in two batches since they won't fit at once.
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   Once the pork is golden brown, pour the blended salsa into the pot with the pork.
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   Let the pork simmer in the salsa so the meat fully absorbs the flavor, until the pork is fully cooked.
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9. 9
   Plate the finished pork alongside the cooked morisqueta rice and the pre-cooked beans.
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