Best 3 Carne De Porco À Alentejana Recipes

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"Carne de porco à alentejana" is a traditional Portuguese dish that originated in the Alentejo region of Portugal. It consists of tender pieces of pork marinated in garlic, white wine, and paprika, then sautéed with clams and potatoes. The dish is typically served with a side of rice or salad. With its combination of savory pork, briny clams, and crispy potatoes, "carne de porco à alentejana" is a delightful and satisfying meal that's sure to impress your taste buds. In this article, we will delve into the culinary history of this delectable dish and provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating an authentic "carne de porco à alentejana" in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PORTUGUESE PORK AND CLAMS - CARNE DE PORCO à ALENTEJANA



Portuguese Pork and Clams - Carne de Porco à Alentejana image

Few dishes sum up the flavours of the south of Portugal quite as well as Carne de Porco à Alentejana. A delicious combination of local clams and pork, served in a stew of white wine, garlic, bay leaves and paprika.

Provided by Annie

Categories     Lunch, Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

500g pork loin
2 garlic cloves
2tsp massa de pimentão
2 bay leaves
1/2tsp smoked paprika
400ml of a good white wine
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 large potatoes
1tbsp olive oil
500g clams
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut the pork into approximately 3cm cubes and place in a bowl or deep dish.
  • Add the wine, crushed garlic cloves, bay leaves, pepper paste and paprika to the dish.
  • Mix thoroughly and be sure the pork gets a good coating. Cover, and leave to marinade for at least 2 hours.
  • While the pork is marinating, we can prepare our clams. Place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold salted water. You'll want to leave them for at least an hour.
  • With the pork marinated, separate the pork and keep the marinade. Sear the pork in a hot pan.
  • Once all of the pork is seared, pour the remaining marinade on top of the pork. Let it simmer with a lid for around 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
  • Give them a nice coating of olive oil and salt, and spread them on a baking tray. Place them in the oven at 200°. Cook them in the oven for around 30-40 minutes until they're golden brown.
  • Drain the clams into a large colander or sieve, remove any with broken shells, or any clams that don't close when you touch them.
  • If you've timed this correctly, we should be reaching the point where everything is nearly ready, the clams will only need around 5 minutes so pause here if your potatoes aren't quite done.
  • Place all of the clams into the pan with the pork. Use a lid and let the clams steam and simmer in the liquid. They'll take around 5 to 7 minutes to cook and open.
  • While the clams are cooking, spread your potatoes evenly on a plate.
  • Once the clams are cooked, discard any that did not open. We think its best to remove about half of the clams from their shells and leave them in the sauce.
  • Spoon the pork, clams and plenty of the sauce on top of the potato base layer!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750

PORTUGUESE PORK ALENTEJANA



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An original Portuguese recipe with pork and clams.

Provided by John Pacheco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 teaspoon paprika
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
1 bay leaf
2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 small clams in shell, scrubbed
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine wine, paprika, salt and pepper, blend well. Add garlic cloves, bay leaf, and cubed meat, turn meat in marinade to coat pieces. Marinate for 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Drain pork; reserve marinade. Pat cubes completely dry. Discard garlic and bay leaf. Melt 1 teaspoon of oil in large skillet. Add pork cubes, stirring frequently so that the meat colors quickly and evenly. Transfer with slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Pour reserved marinade into skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping off any brown particles clinging to the inside of pan. Boil briskly uncovered until marinade is reduced to 1 cup. Pour over pork and set aside.
  • In 6 to 8 quart pan, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil; add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is soft but not brown. Add garlic, tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Simmer, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the clams, hinged side down, over the tomato sauce; cover the pan tightly and cook over medium to high heat for ten minutes or until clams open. Stir in reserved pork and juices. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat thoroughly. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1297.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CARNE DE PORCO À ALENTEJANA



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Categories     Pork     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 11

50 g de carne de porco (lombo de preferência)
2 dl vinho branco
sal e pimenta q.b.
1 colher de chá de colorau ou 2 de pimentão
3 dentes de alho esmagados
2 folhas de louro
100 g de banha
1 kg de amêijoas ou berbigão
1 limão
100 g de pickles
1 raminho de coentros picados

Steps:

  • Cortar a carne em pedaços pequenos e temperar com sal, pimenta, colorau, vinho branco, dentes de alho e folhas de louro. Envolver muito bem e deixar marinar cerca de 2h. Deitar a banha numa frigideira grande e quando estiver bem quente, juntar a carne bem escorrida e fritar, mexendo de vez em quando, ate ficar lourinha; juntar o líquido da marinada, deixar ferver cerca de 1 minuto e juntar as amêijoas ou berbigões. Mexer e logo que as amêijoas estejam abertas, juntar os coentros picados. Misturar bem e servir imediatamente, polvilhado com pickles cortados miudinhos e decorado com gomos de limão. Não esquecer que as amêijoas ou berbigões devem ser previamente lavados e conservados algumas horas em água temperada com sal a fim de perderem a maior parte da areia que trazem.

Tips:

  • Select the right cut of pork: For the best results, choose a pork shoulder or loin roast. These cuts are flavorful and have a good amount of fat, which will help keep the pork moist during cooking.
  • Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, and ginger will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the pork over medium heat: Cooking the pork over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Add the clams and chorizo: Once the pork is cooked through, add the clams and chorizo to the pan. Cook until the clams are opened and the chorizo is browned.
  • Serve the dish over rice: Carne de porco alentejana is traditionally served over rice. The rice will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

Carne de porco alentejana is a delicious and flavorful Portuguese dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of pork, clams, and chorizo is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home.

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