Careme

Ingredients

• Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless

  12 oz, cut into 1-inch pieces $1.99
• Fresh Bagged Green Beans

  8 oz, trimmed and halved $2.19
• Kroger® Enriched Long Grain White Rice

  3/4 cup, rinsed $1.79
• Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions

  1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $3.99
• Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs

  4 cloves, minced $2.49
• Neutral cooking oil

  1 tablespoon
• Low-sodium soy sauce

  2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar or cane vinegar

  1/4 cup
• Water

  3/4 cup for the adobo, plus 1 1/2 cups for the rice
• Brown sugar

  1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf

  1
• Coarsely ground black pepper

  1/2 teaspoon
• Kosher salt

  as needed

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice; cut the pork into 1-inch pieces, trim and halve the green beans, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
2. Combine the rice, 1 1/2 cups water, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pat the pork dry and brown it for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally; transfer it to a plate.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, 3/4 cup water, brown sugar, bay leaf, and black pepper.
5. Return the pork and its juices to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and braise for 10 minutes; add the green beans, cover again, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the beans are crisp-tender and the pork reaches at least 145°F.
6. Uncover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes if the sauce needs thickening. Discard the bay leaf, taste, and adjust with salt or a splash of vinegar.
7. Fluff the rice and divide it between two shallow bowls; spoon the pork, green beans, onions, and glossy adobo sauce over the top.