Michoacán-Style Rice with Pork

About this recipe

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

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

   Serve white rice, pork in red sauce and refried beans. Accompany with warm tortillas.