Senator Darren Soto rolls up his sleeves to help Lori cook up some Pabellón, black beans, rice, and fried plantains. The Political Food for Thought includes Senator Soto’s past accomplishments and future goals.
Pabellón, Black Beans, Rice, and Fried Plantains
Pabellón
2½ -3 lbs Boneless chuck roast
¼ lb bacon, cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbls cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tbls annatto
1 mild beer
1½- 2 cups beef stock (low sodium)
1 onion, chopped
2 tbls olive oil
1½ lb seeded, chopped tomatoes
Preheat oven to 325°. In large, oven safe skillet, fry bacon. Add roast, and sear on both sides. Add spices, and garlic. Add beer and stock. Cover, place in oven and cook 1 hour per pound, checking occasionally to make sure liquid is at least halfway up side of meat.
When done, remove from oven and let cool. Remove meat from pan when cool enough to handle, leave any cooking liquid in pan. Shred meat and place on plate.
Return pan to stove on medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and meat (with any juices) back to pan. Cook until liquid is absorbed and dish is heated though.
Black beans
Black beans 2 cups dried
2 bay leaves
1 onion
2 carrots
1 tsp of coriander
2 tsp of cumin
1 tbls anchero powder
Make white rice according to directions.
Fried Plantains
3 ripe plantains (dark, not black)
vegetable oil
In large skillet, pour about ½ inch oil. Heat on medium high. Cut plantains into ¾ to ½ inch slices, and carefully place in heat oil. Fry until golden brown, and place on wire rack to cool. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Senator Darren Soto, District 49
Representative Darren Soto was elected to the Florida House of Representatives to serve as State Representative to District 49 in a special election in 2007 and was subsequently re-elected in 2008 with 65% of the vote and again in 2010 with 75% of the vote.
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2012
House of Representatives, 2007-2012
Other Public Service
Orlando Civil Service Commission, 2006
Affiliations
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida
Committee Assignments
Judiciary, Vice Chair
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
Community Affairs
Environmental Preservation and Conservation
Ethics and Elections
Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
