Costa Rican

Saffron and Mandarin Costa Rican Pork Shoulder Pilaf

Name: Saffron and Mandarin Costa Rican Pork Shoulder Pilaf
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked pork shoulder; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 tbsp mandarin zest

Luxurious saffron and citrusy mandarin elevate the pilaf with a refined touch.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Sauté onions and garlic with saffron threads. 2: Add mandarin zest to the rice before broth.
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add zucchini and cook 3 minutes. Stir in rice and pork.
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 18 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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