Goan Roast Pork With Basmati Pilaf

• 6 lbs boneless pork loin, with some fat
• 1 dried chili, with seeds
• 1 pasilla chile, with seeds
• 14 teaspoon peppercorn
• 3 cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 12 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks
• 12 inch piece gingerroot
• 1 whole fresh green chili pepper, roasted over an open flame and peeled (leave seeds in pepper)
• 2 cups chopped cilantro leaves, washed very well and chopped
• 8 garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 14 cup dark rum
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 12 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups basmati rice, picked over, washed well, and soaked in lukewarm water for 15 minutes
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cinnamon sticks, broken into 3 or 4 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium onions, finely minced
• 3 plum tomatoes, cored and diced
• salt

1. PREPARE MARINADE AND COOK ROAST:.
2. Grind the dried chili and pasilla peppers, peppercorns, cloves, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon stick in a spice or coffee grinder until fine.
3. Place the ginger, green chili, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, rum, salt, and sugar in a blender, and puree.
4. Add the ground spices, and pulse quickly.
5. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin, and allow to marinate for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator.
6. Remove the pork from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking.
7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & place the spice-rubbed pork loin on a rack set in a roasting pan.
8. Roast for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F to 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
9. Allow to rest for 20 minutes (temperature will rise another 10 degrees).
10. BASMATI RICE PILAF:.
11. Drain the rice in a colander.
12. Bring 5 cups water to a boil, add the bouillon cube, and allow it to dissolve.
13. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
14. When it starts to shimmer, add the cinnamon and cloves, and heat them until they become fragrant.
15. Add the bay leaves and onion, and saute until onion becomes translucent.
16. Add the drained rice, and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring constantly.
17. Add the boiling bouillon and the tomatoes, and season with salt.
18. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally and gently, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
19. Cover, remove from heat, let stand for 15 to 20 minutes, then stir gently with a roasting fork.
20. Slice the roast and serve with Pilaf with a chopped salad of cucumber, lettuce, onions, peppers & tomatoes.
21. ENJOY!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/goan-roast-pork-with-basmati-pilaf-348472 (may not work)