Sautéed Pork and Cheddar Studded Wild Rice
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 18
Serves: Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 lb. boneless pork loin, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 Tbsp. corn or canola oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 pkg. (6.5 oz.) quick-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese, divided
Directions
Sprinkle cinnamon over pork loin slices. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork in skillet 5 minutes each side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove meat from skillet and set aside; keep warm.
Place onion in skillet and cook over medium heat 4 minutes or just until onion is softened. Add apple juice and rice mix (including seasoning packet, if provided); heat to a boil. Stir in cranberries; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 7 minutes.
Stir 1 cup cheese into rice mixture. Arrange meat slices over rice and cheese mixture; top with remaining cheese. Cover skillet and heat over medium heat 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.