Savory Salsa Verde Pork with Rice: A Delicious Pressure-Cooked Delight

Ingredients

• Pork:
• A 2-pound boneless pork shoulder roast, free of excess fat, and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
• Rice:
• 1 ½ cups of well-rinsed brown rice
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 ¾ cups of water
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 jar (16 ounces) of salsa verde (like Herdez® brand)
• ¼ cup of finely chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• Recommended:
• 6 storage containers of 3 cups each

Step 1

In a medium bowl, place the pork cubes and sprinkle with a delightful mix of oregano, cumin, salt, coriander, and pepper. Gently toss until the meat is coated evenly.

Step 2

Give the rice a refreshing rinse under cold water using a fine mesh strainer and let it drain gracefully.

Step 3

Prepare an oven-safe bowl that fits snugly inside your pressure cooker. Drizzle a teaspoon of oil into the bowl, add the rinsed rice, a pinch of salt, and pour in 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon of water. Set it aside, ready for the next step.

Step 4

Using the Saute mode on high heat, warm up 2 tablespoons of oil in your 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Brown the pork in batches until it's kissed by a light golden hue, taking about 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Once done, turn off the cooker and mix in the salsa verde until it blends beautifully with the pork.

Step 5

Create a foundation for the rice by placing a tall trivet inside the pressure cooker. Let the bowl of rice rest on top of the pork. Secure the lid, set the valve to 'Seal,' and follow the manufacturer's instructions for high pressure and timing. Allow some time, about 10 to 15 minutes, for the pressure to build inside.

Step 6

When the time is up, release the pressure naturally, following the manufacturer's guidelines, which may take anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully unlock and remove the lid. Using oven mitts, take out the bowl of rice. Let it cool slightly, then gently fold in some fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 8

Switch the pressure cooker to Saute mode on medium heat. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 9

Divide the cooked rice among 6 storage containers, then generously spoon the flavorful pork and sauce on top. Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to savor this delicious meal.