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Michoacán-Style Rice with Pork

Name: Michoacán-Style Rice with Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups White rice; 400 g Pork; 1 Ancho chilli; 1 clove Garlic; 4 Tomatoes; 2 Guajillo chillies; 400 g Cooked black beans; 2 tbsp Pork lard

60 min (15 prep + 45 cook) Easy 6 servings Michoacán

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 29 Mar 2026

Michoacán white rice with pork in red sauce and refried beans.

About this recipe

Steamed white rice served with pork in red tomato sauce and refried beans. The most beloved everyday dish of Michoacán.

History & Origin

Morisqueta is the quintessential everyday dish of Michoacán, particularly from the Apatzingán region and the Tierra Caliente. Its name derives from "Moriscos", referring to the Arab-Spanish influence on rice preparation during the colonial era. Morisqueta consists of white rice steamed to fluffy perfection, accompanied by pork stewed in red tomato and chilli sauce, plus refried beans. This trio forms the perfect daily Michoacán meal. In Michoacán, morisqueta is part of the cultural identity. It is eaten daily in homes, eateries and markets, and every cook has their own sauce version.

Estimated cost

£7.50

Total cost

£1.25

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

450

Calories

28g

Protein

52g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

Fibre

620mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Wash 2 cups of rice in cold water until clear. Drain well. In a lidded pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil, add rice and sauté 2 minutes. Add 3.5 cups hot water and salt. Cover, reduce to minimum heat, cook 18-20 minutes.
💡 Perfect ratio is 1.75 cups water per cup of rice.
2
For the meat sauce: roast 4 tomatoes, 2 guajillo chillies and 1 ancho chilli on a griddle. Blend with 1 garlic clove and water.
3
Cut 400g pork into small pieces. Sear in a pan with oil until golden. Add strained sauce, salt and cumin. Cook 25-30 minutes until tender.
4
For refried beans: heat 2 tablespoons lard. Add 400g cooked black beans with broth. Mash. Cook 10 minutes.
💡 Pork lard gives authentic flavour.
5
Serve white rice, pork in red sauce and refried beans. Accompany with warm tortillas.