GREEK-STYLE MARINATED PORK WITH LEMON RICE

Greek-Style Marinated Pork With Lemon Rice image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Pork

Time 5h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grape juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 minced garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 lbs boneless pork loin
1 onion, sliced
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 bay leaves, crumpled (optional but good to add)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups rice
3 cups good quality chicken broth
1 lemon
salt and pepper

Steps:

Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, grape juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper (to taste), Italian seasoning, basil and crumbled bay leaves.
Cut the pork into 1-inch cubes( or a little larger if desired).
Place the pork in a single layer in a glass 13x9-inch pan.
Slice the onion and seperate into rings.
Place onion over top of meat.
Pour the marinade over meat.
Cover, and refrigerate for 4-24 hours (the longer, the better!).
Drain marinade, or save to baste meat while cooking (see note below).
Thread meat on metal skewers; grill or broil in oven (4-5 inches) from heat until pork is cooked.
Note: if marinade is to be used to baste meat when cooking, heat the marinade to a boil for 3 minutes, and use to baste the meat frequently while cooking.
Serve hot on a bed of lemon rice (recipe below).
For lemon rice: grate at least 2 tablespoons lemon peel (or more for a stronger lemon taste); set aside.
Squeeze out juice from lemon, and combine with butter, rice and broth (salt and pepper to taste).
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, cover and simmer (without peeking!) for 20-30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, and stir in lemon peel.
Serve hot with cooked meat.
DELICIOUS!